Charlotte-based Family Dollar Stores has agreed to pay $69,000 to settle a discrimation lawsuit.
Timothy Brown, a paraplegic used to worked as a part-time employee in the company, filed the lawsuit, claiming he was not promoted to assistant manager because of his disability and then forced to resign. He also alleged Family Dollar refused to provide him restroom facilities.
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations and equal opportunities to disabled individuals.
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