Kristina Hartley sued her employer, Metropolitan Utilities District, claiming she was denied a promotion because of her gender. A jury agreed and found the employer's stated reasons for the denial were fake excuses. The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld the jury's decision. This matters to subcontractors because it shows courts will scrutinize whether employers are telling the truth about why they make hiring and promotion decisions.
Document your qualifications and performance clearly. If you're passed over for a promotion or job, you may need to prove the employer's stated reasons don't hold up.