Rosenberg v. Nassau Boces

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.