04-1402 O’Neal v. City of Chicago

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“Although she claims that the transfer resulted in less overtime, O’Neal has adduced no evidence that she actually took home less pay as a beat sergeant. The remaining discrepancies do not render the transfer an adverse employment action. O’Neal has not presented evidence that her supervisory responsibilities were significantly reduced because of the transfer. As the administrative sergeant of the Narcotics Unit, she was responsible for the daily operation of the unit, scheduling twenty security employees, attending meetings, supervising employees on the night shift, and performing tasks assigned by the commander. As a beat sergeant, however, O’Neal also had significant supervisory responsibilities, overseeing sixteen officers responding to calls in the field. While O’Neal claims she was subject to more constant monitoring from superiors as a beat sergeant, she does not dispute that she reported directly to Commander Wiberg in the Narcotics Unit.”

Affirmed.

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Leinenweber, J., Flaum, J.