The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals’ Recent Decision Reveals That the Interpretation of Title VII and its Application to Sexual Orientation Discrimination Claims Continues to Evolve

In a 10-3 decision, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) covers claims of sexual orientation discrimination.  In Zarde v. Altitude Express, the plaintiff sued his former employer, Altitude Express, under Title VII and New York law, alleging that he was terminated …