Pounds v. Denison

BISTLINE, Justice.

Pounds was an employee at Boise State University from 1969 through 1985. Denison was Pounds’ supervisor beginning in 1983. On May 15, 1985, Pounds took a six-month medical leave which she alleges resulted from Denison’s systematic and intentional harassment and threats designed to coerce her into resigning. On May 20, 1985, Pounds filed a grievance as provided in BSU’s Employee Handbook. A hearing was held and her complaints were dismissed. She then appealed to the Idaho Personnel Commission, which dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction. In November of 1985 Pounds’…