The New York State Court of Appeals this week-end upheld the power of the State Commission Against Discrimination to discipline an employment agency that uses unfair practices.
In its first ruling on a discrimination case, the court upheld an Appellate Division finding that the commission was within its rights in acting against the Holland Vocational Service, an employment agency. The original complaint was brought by Miss Rue Lehds, an applicant for employment, who charged that in oral and written questioning of her the agency had violated the state anti-discrimination statute. The Court of Appeals decision was unanimous.
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