Public Hearing Summaries Note: Click on the case title to download the case PDF. Doretta Wheeler vs. SOA, Dept. of Health and Social Services, Division of Alaska Pioneer Homes Date of Decision: March 7, 2016 Basis: Physical/Mental disability, Age Resolution: Commission Order Download decision file (pdf) Pubic hearing summary: complainant alleged that respondent discriminated against her because of her age, fifty-eight, and disability when it terminated her employment and subsequently refused to rehire her. A hearing was held on January 6–9, 2015. On October 30, 2015, the administrative law judge recommended that the Commission find that respondent discriminated against Ms. Wheeler and award her $84,716 in back pay, plus interest, and conduct training on the provisions of the Human Rights Law. On March 7, 2016, the Commission adopted the recommendation on back pay and, in addition, ordered the Respondent reinstate Ms. Wheeler to her position. The case was appealed to Superior Court on 3/30/2016 and a decision was issued 8/2/2017 affirming the Commission's decision.