Shaw Rahman v. Crystal Equation

MEMORANDUM

Shaw Rahman appeals pro se from the district court’s summary judgment in his employment action alleging national origin .and religious discrimination and retaliation claims under Title VII. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 . We review de novo. Pavoni v. Chrysler Grp., LLC, 789 F.3d 1095, 1098 (9th Cir. 2015). We affirm.

The district court properly granted summary judgment on Rahman’s hostile work environment claim because Rahman failed to raise a genuine dispute of material fact as to whether he was subject to harassment on the basis of his national origin or religion. See Vasquez v. County of Los Angeles, 349 F.3d 634, 642-43 (9th Cir. 2004) (setting forth elements of a hostile work environment claim under Title VII).

The district court properly granted summary judgment on Rahman’s national origin and religious discrimination claims because Rahman failed to raise a genuine dispute of material fact as to whether he was subject to an adverse employment action on the basis of his religion or national origin. See Aragon v. Republic Silver State Disposal, 292 F.3d 654, 658 (9th Cir. 2002) (elements of a prima facie discrimination claim under Title VII).

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