Complainant sought comparable work but was refused employment because he had filed this discrimination suit against Respondent. Between his discharge and the denial of new employment, Complainant felt that his reputation as a capable worker had been lost. Complainant's wife confirmed Complainant had emotional difficulties following the loss of his job. Complainant felt that he lost his reputation as a capable workman, financial problems resulted in the transfer of his children from the schools they attended, Complainant and his wife sought marriage counseling for the length of time they could afford it, and Complainant lost his truck and tools. Complainant, in general, was depressed over the loss of his job and ability to support his family.
Complainant is, therefore, entitled to an award for emotional distress.
The situation at bar, involving a discharge and a Complainant out of work for two years, is closer to the single incidents enumerated above than the long period of harassment endured in Thorne, Kincade and Smith, supra. Complainant lost the job he enjoyed and which provided a good living for his family. Complainant managed to find a better job but only after being unemployed for two years. As Complainant is now out of work, reinstatement is recommended. That Respondent shall cease and desist from further discrimination on the basis of national origin and ancestry in its workplace.