A black and a white employee committed the same offense. The black employee was disciplined but not fired, the white employee was fired. The Supreme Court held that this treatment was:

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This treatment is an example of improper reverse discrimination, which violates Title VII's prohibition against discrimination based on race. Both employees committed the same offense, so they should be treated the same regardless of their race. Firing the white employee while disciplining the black employee can be seen as favoring the black employee based on their race, which is discriminatory.

A Black and a White Employee Committed the Same Offense