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The court granted the defendant employer's motion for summary judgment on plaintiff's ADA disability discrimination claim, finding no genuine dispute of material fact and that the employer's legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for reducing plaintiff's hours—decreased patient census and revenue—was not shown to be pretextual.
Grant v. Oceans Healthcare, LLC
What Happened
A worker sued Oceans Healthcare, claiming the employer discriminated against them because of a disability and made working conditions so difficult they were forced to quit (called constructive discharge).
The Court's Decision
The court sided with the employer. The judge found that the worker did not have enough evidence to prove discrimination. The employer explained that it reduced the worker's hours because patient numbers and company revenue had decreased. The worker failed to show this reason was false or a cover-up for actual discrimination.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that employers can reduce hours or make scheduling changes for business reasons like lower revenue or patient numbers—even if those changes hurt workers with disabilities. However, workers still have rights: if they can prove an employer's stated business reason is actually a cover for discrimination, they may win their case. Workers facing hour reductions should gather evidence and document all communications with their employer to prove whether discrimination actually occurred.
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