Gary v. Heritage National Healthplan Services, Inc.

SCHLEGEL, Judge.

Felicia Gary, a black female, was hired in January 1986 as a full-time mail clerk by Heritage National Healthplan Services, a health maintenance organization. The mail clerk job is the entry level position in Heritage’s claim department.

When Gary was hired, there was one other mail clerk. In accordance with company practice, Gary was hired on a ninety-day probationary basis. During that first ninety days Gary had numerous absences. In June 1986 Gary was placed on probation, this time for performance deficiencies and absenteeism. In July 1986 the other mail clerk was promoted…