BETH LARRAIN WHENNEN, Complainant

VS.

MEMORIAL LAWN CEMETERY, INC., PLANNING AND SERVICES CORP., and JAMES C. PETERSEN, Respondents.

THIS MATTER, a complaint filed by Beth Larrain Whennen (Complainant) with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission (Commission) charging Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Inc., Planning and Services Corp., and James C. Petersen (Respondents) with discrimination in employment on the basis of sex came on for hearing in Des Moines, Iowa on December 22, 1987 and continuing on January 19 and 20, 1988, before lone G. Shadduck serving as Hearing Officer. Complainant was represented by Teresa Baustian, Assistant Attorney General, and John C. Barrett, private attorney. Respondents Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Inc., and Planning and Services Corporation were represented by Russell H. Wilson, Esq. Respondent James C. Petersen was represented by James R. Cook, Esq.

ISSUES TO BE CONSIDERED:

I. Was there interference with Complainant's right to visit graves of her relatives?

II. Were health insurance benefits discriminatory on the basis of sex?

III. Was there a wage differential which was discriminatory on the basis of sex?

IV. Was Complainant placed on part-time, then laid off with no guarantee of returning to her job because she was pregnant?

V. Was Complainant constructively discharged?

After having reviewed the record and briefs of counsel, the Hearing Officer makes the following findings of fact, conclusions of law, rulings, recommended decision and order.