Futrelle v. Duke University

McGEE, Judge.

In November 1992, plaintiff was hired by Duke University (Duke) for a specified term of employment as a Learning Resources Librarian at the Duke University Medical Center Library (Library). Plaintiff became an “exempt employee” meaning that she was not subject to a collective bargaining agreement. Duke contends, and plaintiff disagrees, that Duke’s Exempt Staff Member Dispute Resolution Procedure (DRP) became part of plaintiff’s employment contract when she was hired.

In September 1994, plaintiff requested permission from Susan Feinglos, her supervisor, to attend a professional…