Jeanski
Buffalo,#2Consumer Comment
Sat, November 03, 2012
Like you, I have a mild disability (bad back) that would prohibit me from standing comfortably for 2 hours. That doesn't mean the employer violated ADA laws. The law states that they can't discriminate, and that they have to make reasonable accommodations. If the job requires an employee to be able to lift 50 pounds, and you can't do that regularly, then he doesn't have to hire you. Just because you didn't do it that particular day doesn't mean you wouldn't have to do it in the future. Perhaps Anna didn't communicate this to her supervisor when you did you first shift.
In these times of unemployment, I can understand your distress at not getting a job you thought you could do. But in this case, it seems the employer was right.
I hope you'll keep trying to find a job that you're able to do. Good luck!