Executive Employment Law Issues Subcomponent Folders
Murphy v United Parcel Service Inc Employee sued employer for disability discrimination pursuant to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The Court held in favor of employer and stated that employee did not meet the threshold requirement that she be substantially limited in a major life activity due to the fact her disability could be mitigated by medication.
Toyota Motor Manufacturing v. Williams Employee sued employer pursuant to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The Court held in favor of employer. This case is important because the Court defined what is meant by the phrase "substantially impaired in a major life activity."
US Airways Inc. v. Barnett Employee requested a reasonable accommodation for his disability. The Court held in favor of the employer. This case was important, because the Court further defined what is meant by the phrase "reasonable accommodation" pursuant to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).