Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Dismisses Case of Former Marshfield High School Dance Team Coach
Wednesday, August 5th, 2015 -- 10:52 AM
-The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Equal Rights Division has dismissed the case of a former Marshfield High School dance team coach who filed a lawsuit against the school district for sexual discrimination.In August of 2013, Lisa Joling was fired four days after her team danced to the edited version of the Robin Thicke song, "Blurred Lines." Joling stated that initially she wasn't given a reason for the firing, but said she found out later it was because her team danced to that song. The complaint that Joling filed with the state Department of Workforce Development stated that male coaches, DJs at school dances and others have played the unedited version of the song and no issues were brought up.
The decision was made Tuesday. The DWD stated that Joling failed to prove her employment was ended because of her gender. It also stated that, even though she played the edited version of the song, she displayed a lack of judgement choosing that song for a public performance. Joling does have the option to appeal the decision.
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