PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION

U.S. DISTRICT COURT, TAMPA

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has settled with an upscale Sarasota retirement community that was accused of firing an employee after she would not guarantee she would not get pregnant during her employment.

The employee claimed she was encouraged to apply for the managerial position at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch. but when she applied she was asked if she intended to have a child, ostensibly to discuss limitations on leave time. She claimed she was terminated without getting a chance to interview for the managerial position.

The defense denied the allegations but agreed to settle the case for $70,000.

Case: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Glenridge on Palmer Ranch

Case No.: 8:18-cv-02340-WFJ-CPT

Plaintiffs attorneys: Chelsae J. Ford and Brandi L. Meredith, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Tampa

Defense attorney: Neil F. McGuinness, Douberley, McGuinness & Cicero, Sunrise