As reported by Guangzhou Daily, Lin Zhiyong, the chairman of a company that makes paper for various devices, told his workers that their year-end bonuses had been...
Oh, please smartass, do tell us what reasonable accommodation could be made in this case, that isn’t in itself discriminatory? (keeping in mind of course, that using a wheelchair, despite it probably being the only indication of disability you can think of, is only one in millions of variations of access needs) (edit: and of course lets not forget that forcing employees to disclose medical information is also illegal)
Any other reasonable alternative agreed upon by both parties for the employee to do something that improves their health. Employee is not being forced to disclose any medical information. It’s a voluntary program. If the employee chooses to go the ADA route, that’s a willing choice.
Just face it that you don’t understand how the legal system, ADA, or your own rights work.
You are entitled to reasonable accommodation upon your request, nothing more. The article mentioned a couple alternatives to running, indicating the company is willing to meet the specific needs of employees. The article may not have explicitly mentioned your specific needs, but that does not mean that the company would refuse reasonable accommodation.
The only thing that would happen from you calling your lawyer is you’d owe your lawyer money.
Yes, firms would be begging to take your case. On retainer. You’d be hard pressed to find one to take it on contingency.
I can’t run because of a physical disability.
If I worked for this company I’d already be calling a lawyer, and I bet firms would be begging to take the case.
Lawyer: did you contact HR or attempt to request reasonable accommodation and were denied?
You: no, I just want money
Lawyer: how about you do your job instead of thinking you know how mine works and earn money that way. Get out.
Oh, please smartass, do tell us what reasonable accommodation could be made in this case, that isn’t in itself discriminatory? (keeping in mind of course, that using a wheelchair, despite it probably being the only indication of disability you can think of, is only one in millions of variations of access needs) (edit: and of course lets not forget that forcing employees to disclose medical information is also illegal)
I won’t hold my breath… 🙄
Should ask the employer instead of random internet folks.
Any other reasonable alternative agreed upon by both parties for the employee to do something that improves their health. Employee is not being forced to disclose any medical information. It’s a voluntary program. If the employee chooses to go the ADA route, that’s a willing choice.
Just face it that you don’t understand how the legal system, ADA, or your own rights work.
You are entitled to reasonable accommodation upon your request, nothing more. The article mentioned a couple alternatives to running, indicating the company is willing to meet the specific needs of employees. The article may not have explicitly mentioned your specific needs, but that does not mean that the company would refuse reasonable accommodation.
The only thing that would happen from you calling your lawyer is you’d owe your lawyer money.
Yes, firms would be begging to take your case. On retainer. You’d be hard pressed to find one to take it on contingency.