Further, Brookdale required Adams to remain on leave until she was able to return to work without any restrictions or accommodations. After Adams took leave from work due to symptoms of fibromyalgia, Brookdale refused her request for a temporary modified work schedule, an ergonomic chair, and adjustments to the lighting in her office. Bernadine Adams worked for Brookdale as a health and wellness director.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.Īccording to EEOC’s lawsuit, Brookdale discriminated against an employee due to her disability, fibromyalgia.
of Denver will pay $112,500 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by U.S. This EEOC press release, announcing an Americans with Disabilities Act settlement with a senior living facility explains why:īrookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc. You might as well paint a huge bulls-eye on your business and open up your checkbook.
