(PS) Chavez v. Del Sol Farm Labor Services Inc.

**Farm Worker Brings Disability Discrimination Case** A farm worker named Chavez filed a lawsuit against Del Sol Farm Labor Services Inc., claiming the company discriminated against them because of a disability. The worker alleged that the farm labor services company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which protects workers from being treated unfairly due to their disabilities. The court reviewed Chavez's claims that Del Sol Farm Labor Services discriminated against them in violation of federal disability laws. However, the specific outcome of this case is not publicly available, so it's unclear whether the court ruled in favor of the worker or the employer. **What This Means for Workers:** This case highlights that farm workers and agricultural employees have the same disability rights protections as workers in other industries. The ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for workers with disabilities and prohibits firing, refusing to hire, or otherwise mistreating employees because of their disabilities. Farm workers who believe they've faced disability discrimination can file lawsuits in federal court. Even though agricultural work can be physically demanding, employers must still follow disability laws and consider what accommodations might help disabled workers perform their jobs.