Prentiss Sullivan v. Centers for New Horizons, Inc. - State of Illinois

wanted to give him some time to adjust to his new supervisor.16. On January 14, 1999, Complainant filed a charge ofdiscrimination with the Illinois Department of Human Rights(IDHR). That charge alleged that Respondent had discriminatedagainst Complainant in the terms and conditions of his employmenton the basis of his sex.17. On March 12, 1999, Respondent discharged Complainant.Complainant subsequently amended his charge of discrimination toallege sex discrimination and retaliation in regard to thedischarge.18. On July 6, 2000, IDHR dismissed Complainant’s claimregarding unequal terms and conditions of employment.Complainant did not appeal that dismissal.CONCLUSIONS OF LAW1. Complainant is an “aggrieved party” as defined bysection 1-103(B) of the Illinois Human Rights Act, 775 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq. (hereinafter “the Act”).2. Respondent is an “employer” as defined by section 2-101(B)(1)(a) of the Act and is subject to the provisions of theAct.3. Complainant cannot establish a prima facie case of sexdiscrimination against him.4. Complainant can establish a prima facie case ofretaliation against him.5. Respondent can articulate a legitimate, non-4