Rather than accepting a lower job, the employee sued. The Court of Appeals allowed the case to go forward. This case could have significant impact on management's response to employees with disabilities. It indicates that even where management applies policies consistently for legitimate business reasons, there is potential liability. Managers and HR should have legal counsel involved in even routine decisions about firing employees who have been on workers compensation.
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