OCR Text |
Show The Salt Lake Tribune May Saturday, 5, 1981 All ffice handles complaints firm for several years discovered the man she was training was being paid more than she. She filed charges against the company and was awarded back wages. Had the firm not settled, however, she would have to hire a lawyer to argue her case in a formal hearing. "We tell people to let us have first crack before they hire a lawyer," said Mr. Medina. Many times, companies will settle long before the process gets to the formal hearing stage. In 1983, 33 discrimination cases were processed or completed each month statewide. The average processing time, from intake to conclusion, was 74 days, two days less than the previous year. Total cumulative dollar benefit for charging parties last year was $483,255. Average cost to companies and individuals charged with discrimination was $1,331 per charge. The number of charges filed with the division totalled 478. Sex charges, including equal pay, harassment and promotion denials because of sex, made up 37.2 percent of the filings. Charges involving discrimination because of age comprised 20 percent of the complaints. National origin charges made up 17.6 percent and racecolor complaints were 7 percent. Retaliation charges comprised 7 percent of the filings, complaints involving handicaps were 3.8 percent and sexual harassment charges were 3 percent. Religious discrimination totalled 3 percent of the charges. Settlements Vary About half the cases were settled. Settlement may involve an award of back pay, a promotion, a rehiring or a letter of recommendation. By Dawn Tracy Tribune Lifestyle Writer Discrimination charges would increase dramatically if women, minorities and old people who encounter bias knew where and how to complain. Tne complaints we get are the tip of the iceberg, said John Medina, director of the Labor and divisions with the Utah Industrial Commission. "The problem is that few people know we exist." Most people who complain, said Mr. Medina, are those who have quit their jobs or who have been fired. Workers who remain with a firm are often less likely to file discrimination charges against their company, although it happens. We explain to employees that filing a complaint against a company they still work for isn't going to be easy, said Mr. Medina. Weye charged companies with retaliating against complaining workers, but we want workers to understand all that could be entailed before they file a complaint. Officials from the Division will speak to emwithployers, firms and workers to explain laws out charge prohibiting discrimination. For more information, contact Mr. Medina at the State Industrial Commission. J -- For discrimination complaints to come under the states jurisdiction, an offense must be reported within 30 days in a firm employing 25 or more workers. The federal government investigates charges within 180 days of the incident or, in some cases, up to 300 days in companies that employ 15 or more employees. Got Back Wages One woman who worked for a Reasons for cases being closed without settlement varied from lack of jurisdiction to complaining parties not cooperating. In 16.5 percent of the cases, a was made that not enough evidence existed pointing to discrimination. About 28 percent of Next, the division will ask the company to respond L the charges. State officers will work toward a settlement, asking for what the worker and the company believe is fair. If the employer or worker does not agree with the findings of the PCKET WATCH the cases were closed because the complaining workers could not be located, they failed to cooperate or they did not report the offense in the stipulated time. If discrimination is suspected, first talk to the offending party and then to the boss, said Mr. Medina. If the offense is repeated, go to a supervisor. If there's no satisfaction, Dicontact the vision in Salt Lake City. There, officers will conduct an interview and submit the complaint in writing, as well as explain the steps involved in filing a complaint. division, either may hire a lawyer and appeal the decision. "Many cases are settled long before a formal hearing, especially in cases involving sex discrimination," said Mr. Medina. Company officials don't like the embarrassment of a hearing. Mr. Medina said companies can save time, money and lawyer fees if supervisors and managers understand that avoiding discrimination is cheaper and less embarrassing for employees as well as for themselves. WITH PURCHASE OF CUSTOM FRAMING STOCK PRINTS ONLY. ($20.-40- . Value) ART OF THE 80's Womens West 1984 conference posters ready Smiths work is included in the Corcoran Museums 38th Bienniel Exhibition of the works of contemporary Western artists. Her art has been featured in galleries in New York, San Francisco, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; Grand Forks, N.D.; and Venice, Italy. Posters for the Institute of the American Wests conference, The Womens West 1984, are available and may be ordered from the Sun Valley Center, Institute of the American West. A poster each year announces the conference. This years conference , "The Womens West 1984, is scheduled July 11 through 14 at the Yarrow, Park City. The poster features a drawing entitled, "Berry Pickers, by Amerie can Indian artist Jaune Smith, Corrales, N.M. Ms. Use a ladder or stool When cleaning your house, use a step stool or ladder to take down draperies, put up screens, replace light bulbs or to paint, wash walls or siding. Quick-To-Se- SEV ERHfr, SNAPPER MOWERS En HINGTE ADS1TO PEHRSON tute of the American West, P.O. Box 656, Sun Valley, Idaho 83353. Institute of the American West is a division of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts and Humanities, an init educational dependent The July conference is an opportunity for scholars to present research on the theme of the West as a liberating force in womens lives. Educators will present workshops on teaching Western womens history- non-prof- 15-3- FRAMED PRINTS Cost of the poster is $5 before the conference and $20 after July 14. Add $3 for shipping and handling. SOLD AN OLD TRICYCLE AND GOT WHAT ASKED WANT-AD- S Registration information, conference programs and posters are available from Marcia Jones, Insti 237-200- 0 i oooooooooooooooooooooo o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o SPRING SALE! low to quote! Come in for Utahs best lawn mower buy! Prices too WE SERVICE LAWN MOWERS Cottonwood Mall 4835 Highland Dr. 278-048- 7 EVERYTHINGXE 000 TH MARTIN igton-Gaifor- Visa ana Maste'Cara Acceolea Open M-- Sat reign Direction 6187 So. Highland Drive Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 (Located next to Wolfe s (801) 2724603 on the VanWmkie Expressway) ADVERTISEMENT - ooooooooooooooooooooo SMd SUOAII5 DAYS -Hurry OFF 0 many unadvertised specials throughout our store! in for Your choice: 399, Sofa Sleeper 4' SALT LAKE CITY In an interview. K. C. Conner, nationally famous consultant for International Hair and Scalp Specialists, Inc., said, "There are many different scalp disorders that cause men and women to lose hair. Using common sense, a person must realize that no one cure-al- l could tonic or correct all disorders. GUARANTEED Conner said, "Once a person avails himself of the International treatment, success is assured. You will be given a written guarantee from beginning to end on a basis, und the guarantee must lie honored according to Federal law. HOPELESS CASES pro-rate- d I f V' Uf REFUSED I. f We have no 4 ft 1 j.-- , J 1' Contemporary Furniture & Accessories. 1051 E. 2100 So. 467-270- 1 i Famous ScaJp Specialist Tells Truth About Saving Falling Hair for slick, cure-al- l shiny baldness, or male pattern baldness, where no treatment is of any value. Therefore, we will continue our policy of refusing all hopeless case's. There is one thing Conner wants to be certain every man and woman knows. When baldness seems to "run in a family", that does not prove whats causing your hair loss. If hair appears to recede at the temples, or a spot begins to show up on the crown, there is something wrong and it should be given immediate attention. FREE CONSULTATIONS This free consultation is very thorough. It requires 20 to 30 minutes of your time. No appointment is necessary. Interviews are given in private with no possible embarrassment. After the consultation. he or she is told the required length of treatment und how much it will cost. We accept Master Charge and Visa. HOWS YOUR HAIR? If it worries you, just go to the Mansion House, 999 S. Main on Sunday, May 6, from 2:00 p.m.-9:0- 0 p.m., also on Monday, May 7, from a.m. Ask for K. C. Conner, Or Phone 9:00-11:0- 0 531-720- 5- 0 - |