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A three-judge panel is grappling with whether a social worker’s firing was a result of discrimination tied to union activity or justified by a lengthy investigation into misconduct.

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Appellate panel hears dispute over Washington social worker’s firing; lawyers clash on pretext and timing
At oral argument, counsel for Sylvia Zarate said her 2020 firing by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families was pretextual and tied to union activity; DCYF counsel and PERC defended the termination as based on a lengthy investigation, forensic audit and a founded child-abuse finding. The three-judge panel submitted the case after questioning preservation and timing issues.
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March 14, 2026 at 4:08 AM
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The Ohio Civil Rights Commission is facing a record surge in discrimination cases, prompting a major budget boost and staffing expansion to uphold justice.

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Ohio Civil Rights Commission secures $10.3M in relief enhances case management system
Commission increases staffing to manage rising discrimination cases amid new budget proposals.
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May 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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The Maine Human Rights Commission has just unveiled significant findings, including dismissals of multiple discrimination claims and a move toward conciliation in a case against Greyhound Lines.

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Maine Human Rights Commission: key case outcomes and votes from Jan. 5 meeting
The commission issued several formal findings Jan. 5: no reasonable grounds in multiple employment and housing complaints (including Pelletier v. ACAP and Baer v. UnitedHealthcare), and a reasonable-grounds finding on a Greyhound denial-of-modification claim; staff will send letters and in some matters open conciliation.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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The Maine Human Rights Commission has dismissed significant discrimination allegations, emphasizing the importance of transparency and fair treatment in complex cases.

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Commission Finds No Grounds for Discrimination in Parsons versus Greeno Case
Commission dismisses Parsons' complaint citing no reasonable grounds for discrimination or retaliation.
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July 30, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Vermont's investigation team closed a record number of discrimination cases, but a surge in complaints has left them grappling with a daunting backlog.

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State's Investigation Office reports record case closures amid rising discrimination complaints
Investigation office closes 42 cases with two-thirds substantiated as discrimination in fiscal year 24
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February 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM