943 Public hearing opinions

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

Public Hearing Opinions

[36 Pa.B. 2597]

   The Human Relations Commission (Commission), under section 7(o) of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (act) (43 P. S. § 957(o)), announces the publication of the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Opinion and Final Order made after a public hearing under section 9(e)--(g) of the act (43 P. S. § 959(e)--(g)) in the following cases:

Elvis Rojas v. Scotland Yard Security, PHRC Case No. 200403930 (Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, March 28, 2006)

   Respondent failed to respond to the complaint; $11,572.88 in back pay and $36.40 as certifiable travel expenses were awarded as appropriate damages to the complainant.

   Ruling for complainant, 10-0 decision
   17 pages

Wilmer J. Baker v. The Frog Switch & Manufacturing Co., PHRC Case No. 199800386, Doc. No. E-88319DAH (Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, April 25, 2006)

   Complaint of retaliation, suspension and discharge. Recommendation that the order of December 4, 2005, be reversed in favor of the respondent.

   Ruling for respondent, 9-0 decision
   36 pages

Brenda M. Burney v. Department of Revenue, PHRC Case No. 199902863 (Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, April 25, 2006)

   Complaint of an alleged race-based discharge. A public hearing had been held and the complainant failed to prove discrimination. Recommendation that the case be closed in favor of the respondent.

   Ruling for respondent, 9-0 decision
   32 pages

   The final orders in the previously listed cases are subject to appeal to Commonwealth Court and if appealed are subject to being affirmed, reversed or modified, in whole or part.

   Copies of the opinions listed in this notice may be obtained by mailing a request indicating the opinion desired, accompanied by a check or money order in the amount of 15¢ per page (the number of pages in the opinion is set forth at the end of the case listing), to Laura J. Treaster, Communications Director, Human Relations Commission, 301 Chestnut Street, Suite 300, Pennsylvania Place, Harrisburg, PA 17101.

   The check or money order should be made payable to the ''Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.'' Copies are also available under the Legal section of the Commission's website at www.phrc.state.pa.us.

HOMER C. FLOYD,   
Executive Director

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 06-943. Filed for public inspection May 26, 2006, 9:00 a.m.]