Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Feb. 05, 2002
The issues are as follows: (a) whether this case should be dismissed due to Petitioner's failure to file a timely Petition for Relief as required by Rule 60Y-5.008, Florida Administrative Code; and if not, (b) whether Respondent discriminated against Petitioner based on her handicap by creating a hostile work environment, failing to accommodate her disability, and causing Petitioner's constructive discharge contrary to Section 760.10, Florida Statutes.Petition for Relief was untimely but not dismissed because subject to equitable tolling. Petitioner did not meet ultimate burden of proving Respondent discriminated against her based on handicap.
