A former Texas Southern University coach for the woman's basketball team believes that she was fired from her position in 2008 because of gender discrimination. Now, the woman has hired Houston employment lawyer Todd Slobin to represent her in a lawsuit against the university. The former coach is now looking to recover back pay and equitable relief, or fair renumeration, according to Fox News.
The discrimination lawsuit was filed by Houston employment attorney Todd Slobin on March 25. In this case the plaintiff, Surina Dixon, is bringing the lawsuit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. FindLaw states that Title VII ensures equal rights for both genders in the workplace and protects people from sex discrimination. Title VII also prohibits retaliation against an employee who reports or opposes discriminatory employment practices. More information about Title VII can be found through our Related Resources pages.
The lawsuit against TSU states that Surina Dixon was fired after she complained about gender discrimination and advocated for gender equality in TSU's athletic department. Once the woman was terminated from her position, the coaching job was filled by a man named Charles McClelland. The lawsuit also points out that the former woman's basketball coach was offered only a one-year contract that would pay her $75,000 a year, but the men's basketball coach Tony Harvey was given a five-year deal that pays $150,000 a year.
Houston employment lawyer Todd Slobin told Fox News, "It is our goal to doggedly pursue these claims before a judge and jury in Houston, Texas. We look forward to helping Mrs.Dixon."
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