Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Dolgencorp, LLC

**EEOC v. Dolgencorp (Dollar General): Medical Exam Requirements Case** This case involved a dispute over Dollar General's medical examination practices for warehouse workers. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sued Dollar General, claiming the company's post-job-offer medical exams violated federal disability and genetic information laws. The EEOC argued that these medical screenings were either discriminatory against people with disabilities or failed to provide reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The case also involved claims under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). In July 2022, a federal court in Alabama issued a ruling on both sides' requests for summary judgment, but the specific outcome of the court's decision on the merits is not available from the court records. This case matters for workers because it addresses how employers can legally conduct medical examinations after offering someone a job. It highlights important protections under federal law that prevent employers from using medical information to discriminate against workers with disabilities or genetic conditions. Workers should know they have rights regarding medical privacy and reasonable accommodations in the workplace.