WASHINGTON − The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed ready to rule − possibly unanimously − that members of a majority group do not face an extra hurdle when alleging “reverse discrimination” in the workplace.

The outcome of the case could remove an additional requirement that some courts apply when members of a majority group, including those who are white and heterosexual, sue for discrimination under federal law.

The Supreme Court appeared virtually certain to side with an Ohio woman who lost a “reverse discrimination” suit against her employer when her gay boss declined to promote her, a decision that will likely make it easier for some White and straight employees to win similar claims.