She says she was fired from a nursing home after taking medical leave. It’s a common claim in Texas
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A Texas lawsuit highlights a rising trend of disability discrimination claims, with the state recording the highest number and percentage of such complaints filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2025. This surge is attributed to the aging baby boomer population facing health declines and broader legal interpretations of the Americans with Disabilities Act that make it easier for employees to challenge employers who fail to provide reasonable accommodations.
All articles from 11 August 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.