Opinion ID: 779467
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Charges of Discrimination

Text: 17 In February 1998, shortly after his termination, Mr. Peters brought his first charge of discrimination against Renaissance, charge number 210981300. In that charge, Mr. Peters claimed that he had been terminated on the basis of his race and sex. Specifically, he charged that: 18 I. I began my employment with the above named Respondent in or about March 1996 as a Loss Prevention Officer. On November 17, 1997, I was discharged. 19 II. Respondent's reason for my discharge was falsification of documents. 20 III. I believe I was discriminated against because of my race and sex (Black male) in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ... in that Respondent discharged me whereas White males and White females are not discharged for falsifying records. 21 R.70, Vol. III, Ex.25, Ex.3. The notice of right to sue on this charge was issued on March 31, 1998. 22 On June 18, 1998, Mr. Peters filed a second charge of discrimination with the EEOC, charge number 210983015. 7 In this second charge, Mr. Peters claimed that he had suffered retaliation, including retaliatory termination, as a result of his protesting to management the discriminatory treatment of African-American guests and employees. See R.76, Ex.A. Mr. Peters received a notice of the right to sue for this charge on June 30, 1998.