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EEOC sues FedEx, alleges discrimination against blind workers in North Carolina
Fox Business • • business
Key Points:
- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a federal lawsuit against FedEx, alleging discrimination against blind employees at its Kernersville, North Carolina facility for failing to provide reasonable accommodations.
- The lawsuit claims that FedEx's denial of accommodations prevented blind package handlers from performing essential job functions and enjoying equal employment privileges.
- The EEOC also alleges FedEx failed to maintain required administrative records in compliance with federal law.
- The EEOC emphasized that the conduct violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, which requires reasonable accommodations unless they cause undue hardship.
- FedEx stated it is reviewing the lawsuit and affirmed its commitment to complying with the ADA and maintaining a discrimination-free workplace.
