Disability Discrimination

When Complainant was hired, she notified Respondent she has epilepsy.  On May 17, 2024, while at work, Complainant felt ill due to her disability; she told Respondent’s assistant manager that she needed a break to address her symptoms.  The assistant manager made derogatory comments about epilepsy, aggravating Complainant’s symptoms.  Complainant went outside to breathe.  Respondent’s assistant manager later accused Complainant of abandoning her post.  Complainant clarified what happened with Respondent’s manager denying abandoning her post and requested ADA accommodation paperwork.  Respondent’s terminated Complainant.  The parties reached an agreement and as of March 31, 2025, the Commission continues to monitor compliance.