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MONTHLY VIDEO
In this month's video ICRC Executive Director, Jamal Smith, previews the latest upcoming episodes of the "One Indiana" community affairs television program.
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OUTREACH
Indiana Commission for Women set to host 2015 Torchbearer Awards, Sept. 30
The Indiana Commission for Women (ICW) will honor the recipients of the 2015 Torchbearer Awards on September 30, 2015, at its annual Ceremony held at the Indiana Historical Society, 450 West Ohio Street. The Torchbearer Awards ceremony recognizes women of Indiana who have been pioneers throughout their lives or who have stepped forward as leaders by breaking down barriers. These women have become true beacons of light and their stories of courage, perseverance and compassion create a lasting legacy and inspiration for us all...more
Statewide Continuing Legal Education Program Heads to Fort Wayne, Oct. 9
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission is hosting their 2015 Statewide Continuing Legal Education Program to celebrate more than 50 years of service to Hoosiers. The series, which includes 12 seminars throughout the state, provides legal professionals with low cost Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit! The ICRC will be conducted a seminar focusing on Disability Law in Fort Wayne on October 9th... more
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PROBABLE CAUSE FINDINGS
Complainant v. Benjamin's Family Restaurant
By way of background, Respondent hired Complainant in July 2014 as a waitress. At all times relevant to the Complaint, Respondent lacked anti-harassment or sexual harassment policies by which employees could report allegations of harassment. During her tenure with Respondent, Complainant alleges that Respondent’s kitchen staff subjected her to sexual comments. While Complainant asserts that she informed Respondent’s owner about the harassment, she asserts that the owner told her that “girls should stay up front and out of the kitchen.”... more
Complainant v. Gary Housing Authority
By way of background, Respondent hired Complainant as a Maintenance Technician on or about February 1, 2002. At all times relevant to the Complaint, Complainant’s duties required repetitive bending, significant standing, and lifting up to 70 pounds. In October 2013, Complainant was injured on the job. Evidence shows that he received worker compensation benefits after which 2 the Workers Compensation Board determined that... more
ICRC E.D. v. PMR Companies, The Crossings at 5810 Apartments
By way of background, Complainant first signed a lease with Respondent on or about December 1, 2014.1 At all times relevant to the Complaint, the lease provided that Complainant’s son would be residing in the premises with Complainant in a one-bedroom, 650 square foot unit. Nonetheless, Complainant failed to meet Respondent’s legitimate tenancy expectations. Specifically, during her tenure with Respondent, Respondent received noise complaints about Complainant... more
Complainant v. Wright's Tree Service
By way of background, Respondent hired Complainant as a Trimmer Class D (hereafter “TD”) for the Louisville office on or about August 21, 2013. While Respondent admits that Class D is the lowest, most entry level position in the agency, it admitted that “all TDs in Louisville at the time he was working there were paid $15.09/hr.” Ironically, however, Respondent also admitted that “His starting hourly wage for his TD position located in Louisville was... more
Complainant v. Marco's Indiana, LLC
By way of background, Respondent hired Complainant in November 2013. At all times relevant to the Complaint, Complainant had a mental disability that impaired his ability to learn and understand as quickly as non-impaired individuals. The disability also caused Complainant to work slower than other employees; nonetheless, Complainant asserts that he informed Respondent’s owner of his disability upon hire and during the course of his tenure with Respondent... more
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