All articles tagged with #disability discrimination
Celebrity Marissa Bode says Southern Airways denied her boarding because she is disabled, calling the gate experience segregation after staff claimed all planes have stairs; her manager had been assured accommodations, underscoring ongoing accessibility challenges for travelers who rely on wheelchairs.
A junior banking analyst sued Centerview Partners, alleging disability discrimination after she was fired for needing eight to nine hours of sleep due to mood and anxiety disorder, with testimony describing 60–120 hour workweeks and even 24-hour shifts. The case settled before trial in Manhattan federal court with undisclosed terms, avoiding a courtroom ruling and testimony from top bankers; Centerview denies wrongdoing.
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, accusing the ride-sharing company of discriminating against passengers with disabilities by refusing service, charging fees for service animals, and not complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, prompting Uber to defend its policies and investments in accessibility.
Disabled Amazon workers allege systemic discrimination, retaliation, and unfair treatment, including denial of accommodations and suppression of organizing efforts, with claims of AI-driven processes violating disability laws. Amazon disputes these allegations, asserting their processes are compliant and non-retaliatory.
The Supreme Court ruled that a retired firefighter cannot sue her former employer for disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act because the alleged discrimination occurred after her retirement, and the law does not cover claims by retirees.
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that students alleging disability discrimination in schools need only prove 'deliberate indifference' rather than a higher standard like 'bad faith,' affirming a lower threshold for disability rights cases and allowing a teenage girl with epilepsy to pursue her claim against a Minnesota school district.
A Southern California truck driver, Jesus Fonseca, was awarded $34 million after a jury found Walmart falsely accused him of workers' compensation fraud and fired him while he was on medical leave. Fonseca, who worked for Walmart for over 14 years, was injured in an accident and placed on medical leave with work restrictions. Despite his requests for modified duties, Walmart failed to accommodate him and later accused him of fraud based on a misinterpretation of his medical restrictions. Fonseca sued for disability discrimination and wrongful termination, and the jury ruled in his favor, awarding him $25 million in punitive damages and $9.7 million for losses. Walmart plans to challenge the verdict.
A widower is upset that his paralyzed partner has been excluded from a family event, possibly due to anti-vaxxer sentiments or discomfort around disabilities. Amy advises him to discuss the situation with his daughter to gauge her openness to accepting his partner, but ultimately suggests letting it go if the daughter's response is unsatisfactory. In another letter, proud parents share their college payment rules, and Amy congratulates them on their children's successful completion of their degrees.
A widower seeks advice after his daughter excluded his disabled girlfriend from a family party, possibly due to anti-vax sentiments or discomfort with disabilities. Another reader inherited $500,000 and seeks advice on how to handle the windfall, with Amy suggesting consulting a financial adviser. Additionally, proud parents share their college payment rules, which their children successfully followed.
A widower seeks advice on his daughter's exclusion of his disabled partner from a family event, while another reader wonders how to handle a $500,000 inheritance with his girlfriend. Additionally, proud parents share their college payment rules, and Amy advises seeking financial advice and discussing the situation with the daughter.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against United Parcel Service (UPS), alleging disability discrimination for refusing to hire deaf or hearing-impaired individuals as drivers. The EEOC claims that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has authorized the employment of these individuals through a program that exempts them from a hearing test, using alternative criteria to ensure driver safety. UPS has stated that it will modify driver training for those who are deaf or hard of hearing and will begin accepting exemptions to the DOT hearing standard for its drivers in January 2024. The EEOC filed the lawsuit under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) after failing to reach a settlement with UPS.
A Delta passenger with a nut allergy went into anaphylaxis on a flight after cabin crew served nuts to people near her. The passenger said she used two EpiPens but the plane did not make an emergency landing. Delta said passenger safety was its top priority and crew were trained to respond to onboard events. The passenger has filed a complaint with the Department of Transportation's Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings, arguing that Delta failed to accommodate her disability and didn't respond when she experienced life-threatening symptoms.
Caden Cox, the first person with Down syndrome to play and score a point in a college football game, is suing Hocking College, its president, and several staffers for disability discrimination, retaliation, and assault. Cox alleges that he was harassed by his supervisor at the student recreation center, and the school failed to protect him despite complaints. The supervisor resigned and was later convicted on menacing charges. Cox and his parents filed a complaint with the college president, who allegedly retaliated by removing him as the recipient of two graduation awards.