( February 25, 2026, 2:29 PM EST) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court has denied review of cases regarding the use of an “opt-out” procedure for employees in class action suits, whether the federal Age Discrimination Act applies to medical residency, responsibilities of unions to represent employees in termination cases involving hearsay and whether it was right to dismiss a suit against a state law that prohibits retaliation against employees who refuse to attend meetings where religious or political matters are discussed....