Employment law 2) Robert is diagnosed with diabetes, and you overhear him telling his wife the condition is actually a blessing in disguise, because one he tells his boss he's disabled, he will have the right to take off as much time as he wants under the ADA, and there is nothing anyone can do about it. What do you think?

3) David was in a serious skiing accident while on vacation. When he returned to work, his employer said he was terminated because he could not longer perform his work. Does he might have a claim under the ADA? Explain your answer.

5) Piper, born without the use of her left arm, applies for a position as a barista in a busy coffee shop. The hiring manager, Emme, speaks briefly with Piper in an interview, but then tells Piper she is terribly sorry but she cannot offer her a job. According to Emme, all of the shops are arranged in the same way with the coffee syrups on the shelves above the espresso machines. Emme goes on to say that because Piper would be unable to reach the shelf to pump the syrups, she would not be qualified for the position. what are some of the concerns about Emme's decision?

6.Ruth is the CEO of a company that is hosting a conference celebrating its 100th anniversary. At a staff meeting she announces that employees will not be permitted to take any time off during the six weeks before the conference. Because she does not want to be accused of discriminatory behavior, she also issues a memo confirming that everyone has advance notice of the rule and no exceptions will be considered. Are there any potential problems with this policy under the ADA?

7.Terri runs a sleep-away summer camp, and Annette, a camp counselor, shows up to the first day of camp with a cat. When Terri sees Annette with the cat, she immediately calls Annette into the camp office and explains that she needs to arrange to have her parents come retrieve the pet. Terri explains to Annette that the camp rules specifically say that no pets are allowed in the bunks where Annette is expected to sleep. Annette says she is aware of the rule, but the cat is a service cat that helps her manage her social anxiety and she must have the cat in order to function. Does Terri has an obligation to allow Annette to have the cat in the bunk for the summer? Why or why not?

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2 Roberts statement about using his diabetes diagnosis to take unlimited time off under the ADA is misguided and inaccurate While the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA provides protections for indiv... View the full answer