QUESTION
I am trying to find a lawyer to help my sister with unlawful termination and discrimination
Asked on Nov 02nd, 2017 on Civil Litigation - Florida
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My sister worked for Walmart for 18 yrs and not sure exactly when this all started,but she developed a swollen leg and could no longer stand for 8 hrs on it and was not allowed to sit or use the handicap cart to do her job.She is a big lady but worked for this company for 18 yrs.Now I believe she was treated bad because of her weight and we need someone to tight for her rights.She is about to loose her house.Nobody in the system seems to want to help her .She gave 18 yrs to Walmart and they spit on her!!!!
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Unfortunately, morbid obesity is not a protected class for discrimination. She may want to consult with a ADA lawyer as you describe a refusal to provide reasonable accomodations, but she will have to have a doctor provide testimony that she has a disability. Other than that 18 years of working someplace does not entitle you to anything.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2017 at 5:11 AM
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