Pharmacist sues Wal-Mart for unlawful termination after complaints of understaffing

Former pharmacist-in-charge of Wal-Mart's Spring Mills pharmacy in Berkeley County, WV has filed suit against Wal-Mart in the Circuit Court of Berkeley County in Martinsburg, WV. David Wasanyi alleges that Wal-Mart terminated his employment in retaliation for his complaints of understaffing the pharmacy and his safety concerns for the customers. Mr. Wasanyi alleges that he was required to work 13 hours a day, seven days a week and perform the amount of work normally performed by four pharmacists. He contends that the overwork lead to unsafe conditions in the pharmacy. After he complained, Mr. Wasanyi alleges that Wal-Mart retaliated against him by terminating his employment. Mr. Wasanyi is represented by Harry P. Waddell of Martinsburg, West Virginia.

EEOC and Maryland Attorney settle FMLA and ADA claims for $125,000

Attorney Kathleen Cahill of Towson, MD, and to Maria Morocco of the EEOC's Baltimore office obtained a $125,000 settlement on behalf of a client, whose employer refused to allow her to return to work after she recovered from surgical complications related to her breast cancer.

The claims brought on behalf of the plaintiff included a Family Medical leave Act (FMLA) claim as well as a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The client is presently cancer-free.

Employment discrimination - new Position Statement of American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association has issued a new position statement on Diabetes and Employment which contains helpful information regarding diabetes as a disability under employment discriminations, reasonable accommodations for diabetes in the workplace and related topics. The statement itself can be viewed in the library section of this website