The Seattle Times recently reported on a 73-year-old Seattle man’s probation sentencing. Romulo Almeda Sr. was sentenced to probation for hiding and underpaying his live-in Filipina maid for four years. Probation seems rather lenient considering he underpaid her more than $90,000 over the four years she’s worked for him and his family; however, at the… Read More
Archives for January 24, 2014
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Metro Worker Wins Back Job
Karen Rispoli has her job as a Metro light-rail operator back after an arbitrator ruled in her favor. Rispoli was initially terminated from her light-rail position after failing to close the train doors and carrying passengers for two miles. King County Metro, according to a Seattle Times story, felt her actions were major infractions, and… Read More
University Adds “Love Clause” To New President’s Contract
Alabama State University’s first female president created almost as many headlines as her contract. Gwedolyn Boyd is a reverend, single, and the university’s first female president. She is not the University’s first single president, though. As president she will receive $300,000 a year, and will be able to live in the president’s house on campus…. Read More
Walla Walla County Sheriff Settles Retaliation Claim
A Tri-City Herald article announced a settlement agreement between Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office and one of its former employees early this year. The Sheriff’s Office was accused of ongoing discrimination and retaliation against Lucille Poirier. In the settlement, Poirier will receive $235,000, roughly a third of what she sought in her lawsuit, and significantly… Read More
Costco To Pay Millions For Promotion Discrimination
Just before the end of 2013, the Seattle Times reported that Costco reached a tentative settlement in a lawsuit with some of its female employees. The lawsuit originated with a single employee and later became a class action encompassing many female employees. After nearly a decade, the parties appear to have reached an agreement. The… Read More