City of Gainesville - File #: 160314.

• File #: 160314.
• Version: 1
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/22/2016
• In control: City Attorney
• On agenda: 9/1/2016
• Final action: 9/1/2016
• Title: DESIREE HEYLIGER VS. THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, EEOC CHARGE NO. 510-2016-02525 (NB)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/1/2016	1	City Commission	Approved as Recommended

title

DESIREE HEYLIGER VS. THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, EEOC CHARGE NO. 510-2016-02525 (NB)

recommendation

The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City in the case styled Desiree Heyliger vs. the City of Gainesville, EEOC Charge No. 510-2016-02525.

explanation

On August 22, 2016, the City Attorney's Office for the City of Gainesville received a Notice of Charge of Discrimination from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.  Desiree Heyliger, a former City employee, alleges that she has been discriminated against based on her race, sex and color and that she has been retaliated against in violation of Chapter 760 of the Florida Civil Rights Act, and/or Title VII of the Federal Civil Rights Act.