State disability agency sued for failing accommodate disabled employees - The Chief-Leader
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Two disabled administrative law judges at New York's Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance have sued the agency for rescinding their remote work accommodations and requiring in-person hearings despite medical conditions that make commuting or office work dangerous. The lawsuits also allege disability discrimination and retaliation, including hindered career advancement and threats of disciplinary action or termination.
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BY CARTER MYERS-BROWN The state agency responsible for helping New Yorkers with disabilities is being accused of failing to accommodate two disabled employees of its own. Two administrative law judges at the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance have sued the agency, saying officials upended years-old remote work arrangements by requiring them to hold hearings in person, des…
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