“Ex-Smith worker files Title IX complaint,” published by the Gazette on Nov. 2, fails to include two key facts: Smith has never been found to be liable or in violation of any pregnancy anti-discrimination laws, and there is no evidence that the letter mentioned in the story has resulted in a complaint being filed.
Out of respect for the privacy of our employees, we will not comment on the specific allegations, which are only one version of what may or may not have transpired.
Smith takes matters of discrimination and employee rights seriously and carries out thorough investigations into any report of discrimination.
Samuel A. Masinter
Smith College
Northampton
The writer is associate vice president for college relations at Smith College.