Even if ex-manager’s claim that he was fired for making a black man a cashier is false, the franchise owner will lose if case goes to court
To find out why, read here: Why Panera should settle lawsuit regarding racism
Why Panera should settle lawsuit regarding racism
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Suzanne: Could you elaborate on what part of the FMLA might require allowing an employee more than 12 weeks of leave?
It's not actually FMLA, it's ADA. The courts have ruled that allowing additional leave can be considered a "reasonable accommodation." And not being able to walk properly could qualify as affecting a major life function, which is required for ADA.
http://www.ohioemployerlawblog.com/2011/07/eeoc-announces-record-settlement-in-ada.html#.TrrNWLJOs38
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Thanks for that link. I was aware of this, but thought you were referring to something beyond that!
I probably could have been clearer.
Such kind words. Thanks, Suzanne.
I would suspect that Covelli Enterprises will settle. As a former manager for a Covelli restaurant, I am not shocked by the allegations in the lawsuit.
Oooh, interesting. I was hoping the manager was lying but it wouldn’t surprise me if he wasn’t.
Some people are not nice and somewhat dumb.