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The plaintiff alleged that she was subjected to a hostile work environment while working at the Community Action Agency of Greene County, Inc. ("CAAGC"); and that when she complained, her employer fired her, in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”). The plaintiff argued that her executive director subjected her to sexual ridicule, sexual advances, and intimidation.

After disclosing her pregnancy to her employers, Pinchback, a correctional officer at a county jail, was terminated. As a reason for the termination, Sheriff O’Loughlin explained that while pregnant, Pinchback could not perform the duties of a correctional officer and was placing her baby’s health in danger. Pinchback petitioned Florida’s Human Rights Commission for relief pursuant to Florida’s Human Rights Act (which is patterned after Title VII).