IBS Disability Lawsuit

The New York Post today published an article about a worker for UPS (United Parcel Service) who has filed a $3 million lawsuit against the company, claiming that he was forced into early retirement due to having irritable bowel syndrome. According to the article, the employee’s difficulties were heightened after being transferred to a position that required a two hour commute. His symptoms were so severe that he had to stop frequently to find a restroom, was at times forced to use the side of the road, and experienced “accidents”. His requests for a more manageable position were denied and the employee was forced to quit to relieve his stress level. His lawyers are claiming that the company was in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The Americans with Disabilities Act is designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities by prohibiting employers from discriminating against qualified workers who suffer from a disability. For more information:

Disability Discrimination, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.

Source:
UPS Worker Driven to Quit over Belly Woes, New York Post, Dec. 4, 2007.