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Supreme Court Affirms Lower Court Authority in Discrimination Case

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a lower court may determine an arbitration award in an employment discrimination dispute.

Published May 14, 2026, 11:13 AM EDT | WFMZZ

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision Thursday, ruled that a lower court can determine an arbitration award in an employment discrimination case. The ruling confirms that trial courts may resolve arbitration awards arising from workplace discrimination disputes.