City of Gainesville - File #: 150124.

• File #: 150124.
• Version: 1
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/2/2015
• In control: City Attorney
• On agenda: 7/16/2015
• Final action: 7/16/2015
• Title: EEOC CHARGE - LORENZA SIMMONS; EEOC CHARGE No. 510-2015-02899 (NB)
• Sponsors: City Attorney

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/16/2015	1	City Commission	Approved as Recommended

title

EEOC CHARGE - LORENZA SIMMONS; EEOC CHARGE No. 510-2015-02899 (NB)

recommendation

The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City in the case styled Lorenza Simmons v. City of Gainesville; EEOC Charge No. 510-2015-02899.

explanation

On June 29, 2015, the City of Gainesville received a Notice of Charge of Discrimination from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.  Mr. Simmons, a former temporary laborer with the City's utility, alleges he was discriminated against because of his race and retaliated against in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.