Ada Albors Gonzalez v. Federal National Mortgage Association

**Worker Files Disability Discrimination Case Against Fannie Mae** Ada Albors Gonzalez filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against the Federal National Mortgage Association (commonly known as Fannie Mae) in federal court. The case was heard by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in January 2020. Ms. Gonzalez claimed that her employer discriminated against her because of her disability, violating federal laws that protect workers with disabilities from unfair treatment in the workplace. Unfortunately, the available court records do not provide enough detail to determine what specific disability discrimination Ms. Gonzalez experienced or how the court ultimately ruled in her case. The outcome of the lawsuit and whether she received any compensation remains unclear from the public information. **What This Means for Workers:** Even without knowing the specific outcome, this case highlights an important right that all workers have. Federal law protects employees with disabilities from discrimination and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations when possible. Workers who believe they've faced disability discrimination have the right to file complaints and seek legal remedies. If you experience similar treatment, you can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or consult with an employment attorney about your options.