HAMMOND — Valparaiso city officials denied allegations Friday from a longtime employee claiming in a federal lawsuit she suffered gender discrimination, now including violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
"Because the employee and her lawyer offered public comment, I would note that the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) investigation was terminated prior to its completion," Valparaiso city attorney Patrick Lyp said.
"The city’s preference was to see the EEOC fully investigate the alleged claims and offer its guidance," he said. "Unfortunately, that will not happen. As stated previously, the city denies the allegations in the complaint and will defend itself."
Kathy Lynn Gralik, who has worked for the city for more than 23 years, including the past seven years as human resources director, amended her complaint Thursday to add Civil Rights Act claims of gender discrimination (including pay discrimination), retaliation and hostile work environment, according to her Indianapolis-based attorney, Kathleen DeLaney.
The claims were added after receiving approval from the EEOC.
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