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The defendant was hired as a bookkeeper and secretary by the plaintiff, a management company for musical performers. The defendant began to work exclusively for the president of the company.
The company president began to harass the defendant with sexual comments and conduct that was offensive and embarrassing and also asked the defendant about her sex life. The president also purchased underwear for the defendant. The defendant began wearing baggy clothes to discourage the president from making comments to her and also expressed her discomfort from the remarks.
The defendant met with the president to discuss her job performance which received his praise, but the defendant was terminated days later as a result of their “inability to work together.”
The defendant received unemployment for a time until she accepted a full-time job elsewhere. The defendant filed a complaint with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities alleging sexual harassment alleging that she had been terminated for objecting to the harassment. A hearing conducted for that complaint resulted in the employee being awarded back pay as well as pre-judgment and post-judgment interest amounting to $45,473 and for the company to reimburse the state the amount that the defendant received in unemployment following her termination.
The company appealed the decision of the hearing officer to the Superior Court. The trial court dismissed the appeal, which was again appealed. The Connecticut Supreme court affirmed the judgment of the trial court and found that the hearing officer had the authority to award the defendant prejudgment and post-judgment interest on the back pay award.
This case was not handled by our firm. However, if you have any questions regarding this case, or any employment or labor matter, please contact Joseph Maya at 203-221-3100 or by email at JMaya@MayaLaw.com.
If you feel you have been mistreated by your employer or in your place of employment and would like to explore your employment law options, contact the experienced employment law attorneys today at 203-221-3100, or by email at JMaya@mayalaw.com. We have the experience and knowledge you need at this critical juncture.
Source: Thames Talent, Ltd. v. Comm’n on Human Rights & Opportunities, 265 Conn. 127 (2003).
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