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Firing Because She’s TOO Cute? That Just May Be Illegal Too

My partner Gary Starr returns with this pre-Thanksgiving tale that seems appropriate not for the holiday, but for the headlines of late.  Happy Thanksgiving and stay out of trouble. Another day, another celebrity figure accused of harassment. Or worse. Many of the accounts reveal the abuse of power and the lack of respect shown to women.  A recent case adds another aspect to the ways in which harassment or discrimination against women may occur.  While the case is out of New York, the scenario is one that has applicability in states like Connecticut. The basic facts: A chiropractor hired an attractive yoga and message therapist to his office staff. While he oversaw the medical aspects of the business, his wife served as the chief operating officer. During the therapist’s six months of employment, she described her relationship with the doctor as professional. His wife, however, was disturbed by her presence. Within 3 months, the chiropractor commented...