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Mary Ruth Mann
Seattle Discrimination Lawyer.
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What can I do when a probation officer is lesbian and she retaliated against her clients?

Asked by a user in Spanaway, WA - about 1 year ago.

Your question has several dimensions. It would be challenging to show the different treatment between you and female offenders. You would have to show that the read on for revocation was her discrimination rather than your conduct. An attorney would need more facts and witnesses. Her note is not sworn testimony and might not be admissable as evidence. However the note could be considered an "excited utterance". Then it would be necessary to fing out throughublic records requests or civil...

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What should I do in case of discrimination that comes from professor?

Asked by a user in Seattle, WA - over 2 years ago.

Under Title XI and Department of Education Regulations and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the school must provide a non discriminatory environment. What you describe may or may not rise to the level of a "hostile environment", but can be reported to the EEO Officer of your school. The school is likely to do an investigation so you need to know names of witnesses who will corroborate your observations. Retaliation for such complaints is illegal, but it is not uncommon. You will need a...

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How can I prove my exemployer is lying about what happen at our last meeting, when I was fired?

Asked by a user in Twin Falls, ID - 8 months ago.

I do not practice law in the state of Idaho, and so I cannot give you legal advice. We do not give legal advice without an in office consultation and review of all the facts. The informaiton that follows is general information about employment rights and is not "legal advice" to you. This is general information that you should check with local attorneys and local administrative agencies. You are to be commended for refusing to violate the law. Fortunately some (but not all states)...