Phillips v. Martin Marietta Corp.

Phillips v. Martin Marietta Corp. is a significant case regarding employment discrimination. In 1971, the case involved a woman, Mary Phillips, who was denied a job because she had young children, while men applying for the same position were not questioned about their childcare responsibilities. The Supreme Court ruled that this differential treatment constituted sex discrimination under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This case underscored that employment practices must be equitable and not based on gender stereotypes, reinforcing the principle that employers cannot discriminate against employees based on their family status.