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Dive Brief:
A federal workplace safety inspector sued the U.S. Department of Labor Wednesday, alleging her supervisor sexually harassed her and blocked a potential pay increase, among other claims (Sanders v. DOL).
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspector alleged a supervisor made racist comments to her and that her own supervisor propositioned her for sex. She complained and soon after — despite previous assurances her performance was outstanding — received a “minimally successful” performance rating that effectively blocked a pay increase, the lawsuit claimed.
After complaining to HR that the agency had not taken action on her complaints, her supervisor rescinded her telework agreement, she alleged. An OSHA spokesperson said the agency cannot comment on open litigation.
