Salem management faces claims of ignoring discrimination, harassment

The lobby of Salem City Hall pictured summer 2018. (Salem Reporter files)

Several city of Salem employees say they have recently faced discrimination and harassment at work, and are now seeking help from the state and courts.

Since December, five current and former employees have filed claims or lawsuits against the city government. Three allege sexual discrimination or harassment, while the other two allege discrimination based on race and disability, respectively.

Several of the claims…