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Appellate court affirmed summary judgment dismissing plaintiff's disability discrimination, failure to accommodate, and constructive discharge claims under New York State Human Rights Law. The court found defendants adequately considered the accommodation request and offered a reasonable alternative that plaintiff declined.
Rosenberg v. Nassau Boces: Court Decision Summary
What Happened
Rosenberg, an employee at Nassau Boces (a school district), claimed she faced discrimination because of a disability. She asked for workplace changes to accommodate her condition but said the employer refused. Rosenberg argued this unfair treatment forced her to quit her job.
What the Court Decided
The appeals court sided with Nassau Boces. The court found that the employer did consider her accommodation request seriously and offered her a reasonable alternative solution. Since Rosenberg turned down what the employer offered, the court dismissed all her claims—discrimination, failure to accommodate, and constructive discharge.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling shows that employers don't automatically lose disability cases just because an employee is unhappy. Courts look at whether employers genuinely tried to help. If an employer offers you a reasonable accommodation and you refuse it, you may have difficulty winning a discrimination case later. Workers should carefully consider employer offers and document everything in writing if they believe an accommodation isn't truly reasonable.
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