title
WILLIE WASHINGTON VS. THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE; FCHR NO.: 200900291, EEOC CHARGE NO. 15D200900108, (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City in the case styled Willie Washington vs. the City of Gainesville; FCHR No.: 200900291, EEOC Charge No.: 15D200900108.
explanation
On November 10, 2008, the City of Gainesville received a Notice of Charge of Discrimination from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Mr. Washington alleges that he was forced to resign because of physical limitations without being offered reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mr. Washington also alleges discrimination based on race, alleging that Caucasian employees were offered reasonable accommodations.