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n a recent decision, a federal appellate court made a strong case for employers to prioritize accommodating employees over questioning whether they qualify as disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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his case involved a physical therapist who experienced a miscarriage, which exacerbated her pre-existing PTSD, anxiety, and depression. After her employer denied her request to transfer to another location, it eventually terminated her for job abandonment.
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onsideration of Major Life Activities Beyond Working
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he district court, which entered summary judgment in favor of the employer, focused on whether the plaintiff’s mental health conditions substantially limited the plaintiff’s ability