The first step to conquering addiction may be admitting you have a problem, but even if you don’t admit anything, you still may be able to sue your employer under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
A recent case in Massachusetts serves as a reminder that the ADA can implicate employers that take adverse action against a worker, even if no disability actually exists. Perceiving a worker as disabled and acting on that perception could lead to legal liability.
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