Number
000839
Version
Original
Reference
Sponsor
Chair
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of sexual harassment, sex discrimination and retaliation charge entitled Linda M. Scholler v. City of Milwaukee, et al, EEOC Charge No. 260A00365, ERD Case No. 1999453755. (City Attorney)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of EEOC Charge No. 260A00365, ERD Case No. 1999453755 of Linda M. Scholler v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Fire Department, Milwaukee Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, Milwaukee Police in the amount of $10,036.19 which represents back pay, $4,400.00 which represents damages, and $5,000.00 which represents attorneys fees and costs.
Body
Whereas, The charging party, Linda M. Scholler, filed discrimination charges with the ERD and EEOC, claiming discrimination based upon sexual harassment, sex discrimination and retaliation, in connection with her termination from employment from the Milwaukee Fire Department; and
Whereas, The parties have agreed to settle this lawsuit in the amount of $5,000.00 which represents attorneys fees and costs, $4,400.00 which represents damages, and $10,036.19 which represents back pay, from which all appropriate payroll deductions will be made including state and federal taxes; and for a restoration of seniority within the Milwaukee Police Department, the charging party, Linda M. Scholler waives and release any and all other or further damage claims, as set forth in the proposed Settlement Agreement and Release; and
Whereas, The City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it is expeditious and just to settle this lawsuit; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the City Attorney be and hereby is authorized to executed the attached Settlement Agreement; and, be it
Further Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the proper City officers be and hereby are authorized and direc...
Click here for full text