Waterford Township Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit For $95,000
Waterford Township settled a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a female employee in the police department for $95,000. The employee Arlene Hampton, an administrative specialist in the police records division, filed the lawsuit alleging that male supervisors routinely made sexually suggestive statements to her and commented on her body.
According to the lawsuit female employees were referred to as the bra brigade and the bra corps. This type of behavior will always get the employer in trouble and cost them money. It is hard to believe this type of behavior continues. As part of the settlement, Hampton will remain with the police department. Because she is remaining with the department, the payout is lower. It is very important for an individual to come forward immediately if experiencing discrimination or a hostile work environment. This type of activity would form a hostile work environment in Illinois.
Township Director Robert Seeterlin said about training the township will undergo, "That training included how to address a complaint, and how they have to be taken seriously."
