The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has alleged that Verizon Maryland violated federal law. The telecom giant purportedly refused to allow a disabled employee the opportunity to apply for the company’s vacant positions; a conciliatory move to find work that would be compatible with his disability. This claim is made apparent in a filing conducted by the EEOC last week.
It is important to note that these allegations, if proven, could represent violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Civil Rights Act; two significant pieces of legislation that aim to protect the rights of employees across the United States.
The suit drawing attention to these allegations was initially reported by Law.com Radar. Their report holds critical details concerning the complaint and subsequent allegations against Verizon Maryland.
For legal practitioners worldwide, this case presents an example of how corporations are held accountable for unlawful employment practices under federal laws such as the ADA and the Civil Rights Act. As the case unfolds, corporations and law firms alike will closely examine it to better understand the potential implications and consequences of similar situations.
More information detailing the charges against Verizon can be found here.