Do I have a valid case with or without the Right to Sue Notice

Hello. My name is Paul Hollins. I recently received a 90-day Right-To-Sue Notice from the EEOC Commission. I am trying to obtain an attorney who will accept my case on a contingency basis. I am willing to travel abroad in order to obtain some assistance.

I am an Accounting Assistant I supervisor for the County of Orange Auditor Controller Office located in Santa Ana, CA. My employer subjected my employees and myself to a Hostile Work Environment for several years. One aspect of the hostility consisted of refusing of failing to cease the following behaviors from a "racist" employee: using racial slurs throughout the years, continuous verbal and physical threats, continuous yelling and cursing, several sexual harassment complaints, continuous pointing index finger, continuous banging fist against objects whenever he became agitated, years of disobeying directives from superiors, carrying a 3-inch and a 5-inch pocketknife for several years even after being instructed not to. There is no excuse for any type of race-based harassment. My employer was aware of such behavior's.

I am the only employee who stood up to this individual. I did the right thing! After enduring workplace hostility for several years, I became fed up with it! I contacted my union and filed a complaint. A short time later, I filed a "harassment" complaint with EEOC as well. Now my employer is retaliating against me in several ways.

This all started because I reported a wrongful and or illegal conduct on the part of my employer and for that I am now being punished for it. The retaliation consists of refusing or failing to provide adequate staffing; assisting me in resolving disciplinary issues, denying PIP, falsifying my PIP, expecting me to complete assignment(s)on short notice, changing policies that only affect myself, hindering my growth as supervisor because of years of dealing with the same old employee issues.

Being under emotional distress, I left for 4.5 months in order to clear my head. By the grace of God, I was able to find a Workers Comp Attorney who is currenlty dealing with my Emotional Distress and Orthopedic Claim. Currently I am not on Workers Comp!

Please view the below attachment and let me know if I have sufficient grounds to file a lawsuit? My employer was aware of this hostility for years, yet they did not stop it. In fact, as the years progressed, it got worse! I was the one person who brought closure to the situation. I need your help! "I am a fighter, but I cannot fight this battle by myself." I am loosing the fight as each day passes. Please do not let my employer get away with "murder." Whatever happen to being "Accountable?" The clock is ticking?

I know this case will never go to trial because I have plenty documentation and plenty of witnesses to corroborate what I am saying to be totally accurate. All I am asking is to be heard! My employer committed many "wrongs" year after year until I blew the whistle. I need an attorney who is not afraid to go up against attorneys who will be representing the County of Orange. The facts are in black and white. Fact are facts, you can't change that.

If you cannot help me, please refer me to someone who possibly can. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. My home number is (714) 491-7684 and my work number is (714) 245-6107. Thank you.

1 answer  |  asked Feb 28, 2004 02:13 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Answers (1)

Janet M. Koehn
harassment

paul, there are any number of experienced and competent attorneys in orange county who are very well experienced in discrimination law. you should go to the cal employment lawyers assn's website, www.celaweb.org, and search for attorneys in your area.
remember you have only 90 days to sue, and that time may not run from the date you received your letter. you must act promptly to protect your rights.
janet m. koehn
805-658-0655

posted by Janet M. Koehn  |  Feb 28, 2004 6:26 PM [EST]

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