City of Gainesville - File #: 160707.

• File #: 160707.
• Version: 1
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/24/2017
• In control: City Attorney
• On agenda: 2/2/2017
• Final action: 2/2/2017
• Title: EEOC CHARGE - YVETTE JONES V. CITY OF GAINESVILLE; EEOC CHARGE No. 510-2017-00983 (NB)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/2/2017	1	City Commission	Approved as Recommended

title

EEOC CHARGE - YVETTE JONES V. CITY OF GAINESVILLE; EEOC CHARGE No. 510-2017-00983 (NB)

recommendation

The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City in the case styled Yvette Jones v. City of Gainesville; EEOC CHARGE No. 510-2017-00983.

explanation

On January 17, 2017, the City of Gainesville received a Charge of Discrimination from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.  Ms. Jones, a former City employee, alleges discrimination because of her race and sex in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and because of her disability and for taking medical leave in violation of The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as unlawful retaliation.