Motaz El Kelani claims he was fired from working at Central Maine Internal Medicine in Lewiston because of traits protected under the Maine Human Rights Act.
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‘Reprehensible comment’ to Black tenant lands Auburn Housing Authority in hot water
Maine Human Rights Commission rules that the authority and one of its workers discriminated against a Black tenant amid a dispute over her water-damaged, mold-filled apartment last summer.
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Transgender student at University of Maine System alleges discrimination
The student has filed a complaint with the state after gender-affirming surgery was denied coverage under a UMS student health insurance policy.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Transgender woman and assisted living home that rejected her reach settlement
Adult Family Care Homes of Maine agreed to adopt a comprehensive transgender nondiscrimination policy at all 9 of its facilities, including Sunrise Assisted Living in Jonesport, which declined to accept Marie King in 2021.
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Commission: Assisted living home discriminated against transgender woman
The Maine Human Rights Commission voted 3-2 to find that Sunrise Assisted Living in Jonesport discriminated against a transgender woman who was seeking housing last year.
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Freeport man charged with violating Black man’s civil rights
The complaint filed under the Maine Civil Rights Act alleges that William Rowe violated a Black man’s rights during a confrontation outside a town restaurant in November.
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Dozens testify in opposition to bills to ban female transgender athletes
Two Republican-backed bills are similar to legislation being pushed by conservatives in at least 30 other states.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine colleges, Sports
Six Colby College female athletic coaches allege pay inequalities with male counterparts
The coaches have filed a discrimination complaint with the Maine Human Rights Commission, detailing examples of what they see as violations of state and federal discrimination laws.
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Skowhegan Walmart found to have discriminated against longtime employee
Michael Morin filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission after company officials said a change in its computerized scheduling system could not accommodate his modified schedule.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
State panel backs retired Jay teacher’s discrimination, retaliation claims
AUGUSTA — A human rights panel has sided with a teacher from Jay who said he was a victim of age discrimination by a central Maine school district when his Advanced Placement history classes were taken from him last year. Regional School Unit 73, the Spruce Mountain School District, later retaliated against the teacher when […]