Santiago v. Sheridan

**Worker Wins Discrimination Case Against Rome Family Corporation** Kim Robertson sued her former employer, Rome Family Corporation, claiming she faced workplace discrimination and had wages stolen from her. Robertson filed her case under the Fair Employment Practices Act (FEPA), which protects workers from unfair treatment based on characteristics like race, gender, or age. The court ruled in Robertson's favor, finding that Rome Family Corporation did discriminate against her and owed her money. The judge awarded Robertson $33,909.63 in back pay plus interest – money she should have earned but didn't receive due to the company's illegal actions. The court also ordered the company to pay an additional $31,314.83 to cover Robertson's attorney fees and legal costs, bringing the total judgment to $65,223.96. This ruling matters for workers because it shows that courts will hold employers accountable for discrimination and wage theft. When companies violate employment laws, workers can recover not just their lost wages, but also the costs of fighting for their rights in court. This helps level the playing field and makes it financially possible for workers to challenge unfair treatment without bearing all the legal expenses themselves.