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District court granted defendant's summary judgment motion, but the Seventh Circuit reversed and remanded the case for trial on September 14, 2020, finding genuine issues of material fact regarding whether wearing hearing protection was an essential job function and whether the employer reasonably accommodated the plaintiff's disability.
Railroad Worker's Disability Discrimination Case Against Union Pacific
Mark Mlsna, an employee of Union Pacific Railroad, filed a lawsuit in 2021 claiming the company discriminated against him because of his disability and failed to provide reasonable accommodations he needed to do his job.
The specific details of Mlsna's disability and what accommodations he requested are not available in the court records provided. Similarly, the court's final decision in this case is not yet known, as the outcome details have not been reported.
What This Means for Workers:
This case highlights important rights that workers with disabilities have under federal law. Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities, as long as those accommodations don't create an undue hardship for the business. Workers cannot be discriminated against simply because they have a disability.
If you have a disability and believe your employer has failed to accommodate your needs or has treated you unfairly because of your condition, you may have legal protections. However, each situation is unique, and it's important to document any accommodation requests and your employer's responses.
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