SEXUAL HARASSMENT: HRB’s finding of unlawful harassment improperly reversed based on alleged hearsay testimony of observations of Plaintiff’s demeanor and reaction in he-said/she-said case… $25,894.76 damages award properly affirmed… Holien affirmed, Souza reversed, affirmed (memorandum). [Read more…]
Sexual harassment, painting owner/employee
SEXUAL HARASSMENT: HO failed to explain how homeowners’ testimony in support of painting owner overcame testimony of employee’s corroborating witnesses, remanded for reconsideration. . . owner properly dismissed for failure to properly add as party. . . Holien/McMahon reversed, McMahon affirmed as to dismissal of employer. [Read more…]
Age discrimination, auto dealer office manager
AGE DISCRIMINATION: Auto dealership office manager, 66, demonstrated prima facia case of age discrimination when demoted with pay cut and replaced with 31-year-old, but legitimate business reasons shown… Caroline Holien. [Read more…]