B-187598: May 6, 1977

EMPLOYEE WOULD NOT HAVE INCURRED SUCH EXPENSES. GLORIA SUSAN MITCHELL - GOVERNMENT QUARTERS NOT ASSIGNED BECAUSE OF SEX DISCRIMINATION: THIS ACTION IS IN RESPONSE TO A REQUEST DATED OCTOBER 6. MITCHELL WAS SEASONALLY EMPLOYED BY THE FOREST SERVICE FROM JUNE 11. MITCHELL WAS NOT ASSIGNED GOVERNMENT FURNISHED QUARTERS BECAUSE THEY WERE RESERVED FOR MALE EMPLOYEES ONLY. MITCHELL WAS INFORMED BY MR. A...

B-187598: May 6, 1977

George D. Breitmeier, Authorized Certifying Officer, Department of Agriculture, requested a decision on certifying a voucher of a seasonal female employee who claimed sex discrimination in the assignment of Government housing. Under broad statutory authority, claim for additional living expenses may be paid if they clearly result from discriminatory housing assignment...