|
|||
Quote:
An entity receiving public funding generally must comply with a whole host of additional regulations. I am an independent contractor in my "regular" job as well as my officiating. I understand I am not protected in pretty much any way, outside of the contract I have with a client. That said, it is my advised understanding that a school or a government entity or a private entity operating with government funding cannot "fire" me or not allow me to fulfill my contract based on gender, race, age, etc. |
|
|||
Quote:
The public grade school cannot call up a plumber, have that plumber arrive with all necessary licenses and credentials, and then refuse to allow him to fix the drain because he's black. They just can't do it. And, verbal contracts are enforceable in many states - Kansas included. I would be very surprised if, first of all, they didn't go ahead and pay her, and if not that she couldn't force them to do so (though it certainly woudln't be worth the hassle). |
|
|||
Quote:
Are you assuming she didn't? Do you have a written agreement for your varsity games or higher? In this case an oral agrreement would suffice. The point is she was dismissed for being a woman. They can claim anything they want why she was refused the right to work and probably get away with it. Last edited by fullor30; Wed Feb 13, 2008 at 04:26pm. |
|
|||
Quote:
Feel free to mind your own damn business and not ours. |
|
|||
Quote:
Quote:
When all is said and done, we know they are a private entity. IF there's a contract, (which I seriously doubt since they would already have known a woman was being sent to work the game), there could be a breach of contract and she could sue them for damages. But absent that, she doesn't have a leg to stand on.
__________________
"...as cool as the other side of the pillow." - Stuart Scott "You should never be proud of doing the right thing." - Dean Smith Last edited by BktBallRef; Wed Feb 13, 2008 at 06:46pm. |
|
|||
The issue of government funding is very simple. Any, and all money an entity gets for the government comes with a laundry list of rules and regultations. One of those is that, THAT money cannot be used in a way that is discriminatory in any way.
This also works for companies that work with government contracts -- like defense contractors and what not. IF you rely on government money to run an organization then you HAVE to adhere to their standards or risk losing the funding. As to calling these bozos kooks, it is perfectly acceptable practice to reference anyone who still discriminates based on gender, sex, race, ethnicity, etc. a kook. However, taking them to court to get what's yours is not going to change them. What should be done is remove the children from that environment and allow them to experience a world where they are allowed to equally hate anyone they want based on their biases and prejudices, as opposed to their parents and teachers.
__________________
in OS I trust |
|
|||
I'm an avid Title IX advocate and supporter, but unless there have been federal rulings that I'm not aware of in the last 4 years, I don't believe it applies - counter-intuitive as it may seem - as long as, if taken to court, the school could prove that part of its official religious "tenets" specifically involve preventing this type of situation.
This is direct language from the law: Quote:
Last edited by HawkeyeCubP; Wed Feb 13, 2008 at 09:36pm. |
|
|||
We also need to understand that independent contractor laws vary form state to state. So what might be in issue in one state might not be an issue in another.
And based on what I know of this case, I am not sure there is much this female official can do but sue and that might mean other consequences to her officiating career. And I can tell you that many officials are not going to boycott this school because they do not want to subject repercussions themselves. Peace
__________________
Let us get into "Good Trouble." ----------------------------------------------------------- Charles Michael “Mick” Chambers (1947-2010) |
|
|||
Quote:
__________________
"...as cool as the other side of the pillow." - Stuart Scott "You should never be proud of doing the right thing." - Dean Smith |
Bookmarks |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Woman Coaching Boys V | Coltdoggs | Basketball | 108 | Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:47am |
New High School Official | MJDonaldson | Football | 12 | Sat Jul 23, 2005 11:01pm |
High School Official vs NCAA /College Official | CLAY | Basketball | 22 | Sat Feb 22, 2003 11:29pm |
HIGH SCHOOL OFFICIAL LOOKING TO ADVANCE | bludevil1221 | Basketball | 14 | Thu Feb 20, 2003 01:32pm |
How do I become a hig school official | t-bone | Basketball | 2 | Thu May 25, 2000 06:39pm |