Probable cause found in dance coach discrimination complaint

By: Associated Press//January 9, 2015//

By: Associated Press//January 9, 2015//

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MARSHFIELD, Wis. (AP) — A state labor investigator has found probable cause that the Marshfield School District discriminated against the high school dance coach who used an edited version of a controversial song in a performance.

The district fired Lisa Loling in 2013 after the dance team performed to “Blurred Lines” at halftime during a football game. Critics say the Robin Thicke song is demeaning to women.

Joling filed a complaint with the state Equal Rights Office claimed she was discriminated against because she’s a woman. She noted that male coaches were not fired for playing similar music.

News-Herald Media says an administrative law judge will hold a hearing Jan. 14 in Wisconsin Rapids to determine whether the district violated state law.

Information from: News-Herald Media, http://www.marshfieldnewsherald.com

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