Polacek v. Human Rights Commission

Petitioner, Lawrence Polacek, was employed by respondent Amax Zinc, Inc., at its plant in Sauget, Illinois, until he was laid off by that company on September 20, 1983, because he was unable to perform the duties and responsibilities required of his position. Petitioner has developed carpal tunnel syndrome in his hands and wrists, which prevents him from executing his assigned duties. As a result of this layoff, petitioner filed a grievance under the grievance procedure provided for by the collective bargaining agreement which covered his employment. The grievance went to arbitration; and on…