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The Ho-Chunk Nation Supreme Court reversed the lower court and found that the employer failed to accommodate the employee's bipolar disorder disability and violated due process by not consulting medical professionals before termination, despite following procedural notice requirements.
Topping v. Ho-Chunk Nation Grievance Review Board
What Happened
A worker employed by the Ho-Chunk Nation Food and Beverage Department was fired after experiencing issues related to bipolar disorder. The employee claimed the employer discriminated against them because of their disability and failed to make reasonable adjustments to help them do their job.
What the Court Decided
The Ho-Chunk Nation Supreme Court sided with the employee. The court found that the employer had indeed failed to accommodate the worker's disability. Additionally, the court determined that the employer violated due process rights by firing the worker without first consulting medical professionals about the employee's condition and limitations.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling reinforces that employers cannot simply fire someone because of a disability. Employers must take steps to accommodate disabilities when reasonably possible and should involve medical experts in decisions about disabled employees. Workers have the right to fair procedures before losing their jobs, not just written notice.
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