Employment Law
Retaliation
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Glynis Hughes v. John E. Potter, Postmaster General
Published: Jan. 17, 2009 | Result Date: Jan. 25, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 3:07-cv-02131 Settlement – $10,000
Facts
In July 1985, the U.S. Postal Service employed Glynis Hughes as a clerk. On May 18, 2005, Hughes reported to management that she witnessed sexual misconduct at work, which involved a senior management employee. Later, Hughes' employer transferred her to a less desirable position in another location. As a result, Hughes sued postmaster general John Potter.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Hughes alleged that her employer transferred in retaliation for informing management about sexual misconduct.
Result
The parties reached a settlement amounting to $10,000.
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