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MCAD Digest: Osorio v. Standhard Physical Therapy, Bulega, Tambi…Physical Therapy Office Manager Wins Sexual Harassment Case

Overview: In Osorio v. Standhard Physical Therapy, Bulega, Tambi, the MCAD found in favor of the Complainant and awarded back pay plus emotional distress damages on her claims of sexual harassment and retaliation. There was credible evidence that Respondent Bulega, the business manager at the physical therapy office, began harassing…

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MCAD Digest: Robar v. Int’l Longshoremen’s Association, Local 1413-1465, Fortes…Union Ordered to Pay Emotional Distress Damages in Gender Discrimination Case

Overview: In Robar v. Int’l Longshoremen’s Association, Local 1413-1465, Fortes, the MCAD found in favor of the Complainant and awarded emotional distress damages for her claims of gender-based discrimination and retaliation. The Complainant, a woman with experience and certification in forklift operation, alleged that the Respondents refused to hire her…

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MCAD Digest: Babu v. Aspen Dental Management …Romanian Immigrant Wins National Origin Discrimination Case

Overview: In Babu v. Aspen Dental Management, the MCAD found in favor of the Complainant, awarding back pay and emotional distress damages for claims of employment discrimination and retaliation. The Complainant, a Romanian immigrant and trained dental assistant, alleged that she was subjected to harassment because of her accent and…

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MCAD Digest: Cromartie v. West River Pharmacy & Blitchington …Racial Discrimination Case Is Dismissed

Overview: In Cromartie v. West River Pharmacy & Blitchington, the MCAD found in favor of the Respondent pharmacy and one of its supervisors, dismissing the complaint. The Complainant, a black woman working as a medical records technician, alleged that she had been discriminated against because of her race and color…

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MCAD Digest: Phillips v. Electro-Term-Hollingsworth…Employee Wins Case Stemming from Coworkers’ Threatening Behavior

Overview: In Phillips v. Electro-Term-Hollingsworth, the MCAD found in favor of the Complainant and awarded back pay plus emotional distress damages for a sexual harassment claim against the Respondent electronic wiring manufacturer. The Complainant, who worked briefly at the Respondent company as a wire harness assembler, had asked coworkers to…

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MCAD Digest: Canton v. Biga Wholesale, Martin, etc .…Employee Wins Emotional Distress Damages and Back Pay in Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Case

Overview: In Canton v. Biga Wholesale, Martin, etc., the MCAD found in favor of the Complainant, awarding back pay and emotional distress damages for claims of sexual harassment and retaliation. The Complainant, who worked in bread production for Biga’s multiple bakery entities, credibly testified that her direct supervisor began making…

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MCAD Digest: Rodriguez v. UPS…Complaint is Dismissed Due to Delivery Dock Worker’s Credibility Issues

Overview: In Rodriguez v. UPS, the MCAD found in favor of the Respondent and dismissed the complaint alleging discrimination based on race and national origin as well as retaliation. The Complainant, a driver and dock worker, claimed that he was subjected to harassing behavior by coworkers, including name-calling and criticism.…

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MCAD Digest: Bloomfield v. MA Department of Correction…DOC Sergeant Sees His Discrimination Complaint Dismissed

Overview: In Bloomfield v. MA Department of Correction, the MCAD found in favor of the Respondent and dismissed the complaint from a DOC Sergeant alleging a racially-motivated hostile work environment, retaliation, and discrimination based on disability from diabetes. Many of the Complainant’s allegations fell outside the applicable statute of limitations,…

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MCAD Digest: Aime v. MA Department of Correction …Complaint Alleging Retaliation Due to Prior MCAD Discrimination Charge is Dismissed

Overview: In Aime v. MA Department of Correction, the MCAD found for the Respondent and dismissed a Correction Officer’s allegations of retaliation. The Complainant—who had previously filed a discrimination complaint that was ultimately dismissed—was an African American male with over 20 years in his role at the DOC. Although the…

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MCAD Digest: Adelabu v. Teradyne Inc., Burns, and Schwartz…Employee Wins Racial Discrimination Case

Overview: In Adelabu v. Teradyne Inc. Burns and Schwartz, the MCAD found in favor of the Complainant and awarded emotional distress damages for race-based discrimination. There was sufficient evidence that the Respondent manager expected a greater degree of deference from black subordinates than from white ones. The hostile environment that…

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