American Ordnance Settles Disability Discrimination

American Ordnance Settles Disability Discrimination Case with OFCCP

In the conciliation agreement, American Ordnance consents to resolve the discrimination findings and revise its procedures for handling reasonable accommodations. In addition to back wages and damages, the company will also notify all employees of how to request reasonable accommodations. It also agreed to audit and evaluate its procedures and to train supervisors about the ADA. The company did not admit liability.

OFCCP’s Chicago District Office conducted the investigation after a complaint alleged the company failed to accommodate an employee in violation of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA. The individual was terminated and the company failed to reinstate him during his recall period. Following the OFCCP audit, the company offered reinstatement to the former employee, who declined.