Opinion ID: 214777
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Rhoades‟s Predecessor

Text: Rhoades‟s predecessor, Edward Kennedy, was hired in 2003 by YWCA as an “accounts payable/payroll specialist.” YWCA created the specialist position after transitioning to a computerized payroll system due to the need for an individual to get the system up and running and train other employees to use the system. Kennedy was a desirable candidate due to his strong background in computerized payroll systems. YWCA initially offered Kennedy $33,000, but he rejected that offer because he claimed that the benefits offered by YWCA cost three times more than the benefits he was receiving through his current employer. Accordingly, YWCA offered $34,000, and Kennedy accepted. He voluntarily resigned in April 2004.