Robinson v. Department of Corrections

Beasley, Presiding Judge.

This case involves attorney fee awards for representation on appeal to the superior court under the Fair Employment Practices Act, OCGA § 45-19-20 et seq., specifically OCGA § 45-19-39 (c).

Williams filed complaints with the Georgia Office of Fair Employment Practices (OFEP), alleging that she had been unlawfully denied employment at two Department of Corrections penal institutions because of her race and sex.

A special master entered findings of fact and conclusions of law in favor of Williams on the issue of unlawful discrimination. He denied her request for attorney…