This post covers Cable Installer Weight Issue, as detailed below.
Assignment: Assignment 4
Manuel works for CableCast. He has worked there for
15 years as a cable installer. Typically his job involves
running cable in tight spaces to help customers put
televisions in the best viewing locations in their
homes. He does great work and customers always
comment that he is friendly and conscientious.
Over the past few years, Manuel began putting on
weight and is now over 300 pounds. He is having a
hard time keeping up with the demands of his
customers and can no longer crawl through basement
or attic spaces to run his wires. His past few high-end
customers said that he "cut corners" and left wire
hanging in visible, dangerous places, instead of
running the cable under the flooring as he should
have. He is twice warned by CableCast about these
negative reviews.
Manuel has continued to put on weight and is now
nearly 400 lbs. After the third lousy review, Manuel
requests a job that is less physically demanding.
CableCast puts him in the front office, answering
phones and setting up appointments. After a few
months, Manuel is miserable. He is uncomfortable
sitting in the chair all day and he has developed
severe muscle spasms. Despite his expertise at the
company, he has trouble managing the computer
scheduling system and many customers have called
to complain that technicians have missed their
appointment due to Manuel's double booking.
Manuel's weight has become a substantial problem in
his everyday life as well. He can no longer bathe nor
dress himself, and he has hired a full time nurse to
help him at home.
Cablecast warns Manuel that they are going to give
him one more chance, but after several more harsh
complaints, Manuel is terminated.
Manuel believes he was fired due to his obesity.
Manuel filed a complaint with the EEOC claiming he
was discriminated against in violation of the ADA. You
work as an attorney for CableCast. Please draft a
memo explaining the background facts, explain how
the office attempted to accommodate Manuel, and
include valid defenses to Manuel's claim.
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