Walmart

Walmart was fined $420,000 for terminating a person with Down syndrome and was compelled to pay.

In 2015, Walmart fired a Down syndrome employee from a store due to "frequent absenteeism."

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Due to handicap discrimination, a judge ordered Walmart to reimburse the employee $420,000 and rehire her.

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Walmart's request for a fresh trial in connection with a case alleging handicap discrimination has been denied by a federal judge.

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A federal jury found that Walmart had broken the Americans with Disabilities Act in July 2021.

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She had nearly 16 years of service with the business.

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She received a $125 million damage award from a federal jury, but the judge later lowered this to $300,000.

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Additionally, Walmart was mandated to pay Spaeth an additional $119,660 in March, including past wages.

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