Jewel Stores Sued By EEOC For ADA Violations
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") filed a lawsuit against Jewel/Osco for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). According to the lawsuit, Jewel-Osco refused to allow qualified employees with disabilities who are on authorized disability leave, or who are eligible for it, to return to work if they have any work restrictions.
They are also terminating employees if they reach the one-year mark on leave and that Jewel refused to allow qualified employees with disabilities assignment to temporary light duty jobs unless they were injured on the job. The case stemmed from an employee who suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and severe allergic reactions to cosmetic fragrances
The EEOC also cites Jewel because it failed to stop the harassment of an employee disabled by a seizure disorder.
"According to the lawsuit Jewel told the man to go have a seizure and crawl on the floor.’”
In Chicago attorney Peter LaSorsa handles ADA claims as well as other discrimination claims including sexual harassment, age discrimination and racial discrimination. You can visit lasorsalaw.com for videos and information on discrimination law in Illinois.
