Hospital gift shop chain pays $600K over allegedly unnecessary standing, lifting requirements
April 25, 2026
•HR_Dive•Moderate impact[key points]
Key points
- •Hospital gift shop chain to pay $600K to resolve claims of disability discrimination.
- •EEOC alleged the company used pre-employment screening criteria not related to essential job functions.
- •Company denied the claims, stating it was a minor procedural issue corrected immediately.
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