An employee who violated a paid-time-off (PTO) policy was not retaliated against for time off due to her disabilities, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled.
In 2017, Brooks Life Science Inc. hired the plaintiff, a Black woman who had multiple sclerosis and sciatica, as a part-time receptionist and administrative assistant. None of her conditions interfered with her ability to perform the essential functions of her role at Brooks, which included letting people into the premises, greeting visitors, scheduling conference rooms and ordering supplies. She worked about 25 hours per week, usually from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
