FedEx settles charge it denied telework accommodations to workers with disabilities

"FedEx will pay $280,000 to three affected workers as part of a settlement for revoking telework accommodations for dispatchers with disabilities, despite in-office presence not being essential."

"The settlement requires FedEx to provide annual training on the Americans with Disabilities Act and to report all accommodation requests to the EEOC, ensuring compliance with disability rights."

"The case exemplifies the rise in lawsuits against companies that failed to adequately consider teleworking requests from employees with disabilities when enforcing return-to-office policies."

FedEx has agreed to pay $280,000 to settle a disability discrimination complaint filed by the EEOC. The complaint arose after FedEx revoked telework accommodations for New York City dispatchers with disabilities in February 2023. The settlement includes annual training on the Americans with Disabilities Act, reporting accommodation requests to the EEOC, and reinstating an affected former employee. The case highlights the legal risks for employers not considering telework requests when implementing return-to-office policies post-COVID-19.

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