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Expressing concern about employee’s condition isn’t enough to show disability discrimination

07/06/2011

When a disabled employee reports a relapse or worsening condition, it’s natural to express sympathy. As long as that expression doesn’t show prejudice or stereotypical views about the condition or disabled individuals in general, that won’t put you on the losing end of an ADA lawsuit.

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