Practice point: The New York State Human Rights Law does not immunize disabled employees from discipline or discharge for misconduct in the workplace.
Student note: EEOC Guideline No. 30 specifically provides that an employer may discipline an individual with a disability for violating a workplace conduct standard which is job-related and consistent with business necessity.
Case: Hazen v. Hill Betts & Nash LLP , NY Dept. 2012
Tomorrow’s issue: The Noseworthy doctrine.
