Behn v. Kiewit Infrastructure Co.

**Behn v. Kiewit Infrastructure Co. - What Workers Need to Know** **What Happened** An employee sued Kiewit Infrastructure Co. for disability discrimination. The worker claimed the company failed to provide reasonable accommodations for their disability and then fired them because of their disability status. The case went to federal court in the Northern District of Illinois. **What the Court Decided** The court ruled in favor of the employee. The judge found that Kiewit Infrastructure Co. violated disability discrimination laws by failing to accommodate the worker's disability and by terminating their employment based on their disability status. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling reinforces important protections for workers with disabilities. Employers are legally required to provide reasonable accommodations that allow disabled employees to perform their jobs, unless doing so would cause significant hardship for the company. Companies cannot fire workers simply because they have a disability. If you have a disability, your employer must work with you to find solutions that let you do your job effectively. If they refuse reasonable accommodations or discriminate against you because of your disability, you may have legal grounds to file a lawsuit.