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new amended complaint has been filed by a former project manager against the National Association of Realtors (NAR), adding new claims of sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. The lawsuit was initially filed in June by Roshani Sheth, who worked at NAR as a project manager from 2014-2019. The complaint alleges that she was treated unfairly due to her sex and national origin, facing discrimination in terms of unequal employment terms and failure to promote her.

    Sheth claims she was fired after she complained about her treatment, and endured further retaliation in the form of harassing texts with shorthand references to "kill yourself" and being called a "rat". The new filing provides more details about specific individuals accused of mistreating her, including her supervisor, the president of a partner company, and NAR's former head of human resources.

    The lawsuit also accuses NAR of breaching a 2019 agreement with Sheth by failing to provide neutral employment references. The case is part of a larger issue facing NAR and its leadership, which has been accused of an alleged pattern of sexual harassment, discrimination, and retribution within the organization.

    In an interview with The New York Times, Sheth expressed her views on the recent high-profile resignations within NAR, stating that while they are positive for the industry, there is still a long way to go in terms of addressing these issues through the legal system.

    NAR has released a statement expressing their commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. However, they declined to comment on matters of employment.