Fernandes v. Jadah Carroll, LLC

# Case Summary: Fernandes v. Jadah Carroll, LLC **What Happened** An employee filed a discrimination complaint against Jadah Carroll, LLC, claiming the company discriminated against them based on disability. The lower court initially allowed the case to move forward. **What the Court Decided** The Appellate Division reversed the lower court's decision and sided with the company. The court found that Jadah Carroll, LLC employed fewer than four people, which placed them below the threshold required by New York City's anti-discrimination law. Because the company was too small, it was not covered by the law's protections against disability discrimination. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling highlights an important limitation in employment discrimination protections. Workers at very small businesses—those with fewer than four employees—may not have the same legal safeguards against discrimination as those at larger companies. This gap means some workers have fewer legal remedies if they face unfair treatment based on disability. Anyone considering employment at a small business should be aware that certain anti-discrimination laws may not apply.