Legal Opinion
Haynes v. Rhone-Poulenc, Inc.
West Virginia Supreme Court
Decided July 16, 1999No. 25366PublishedCited by 31 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
STARCHER, Chief Justice:
In the instant case, we affirm an order of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County that awarded back pay, damages for emotional distress, punitive damages, and attorney fees to Ms. Natalie Haynes, for her disability discrimination claim under West Virginia’s Human Rights Act. We hold (1) that a person who is temporarily unable to work is protected by the provisions of our Human Rights Act that prohibit discrimination against persons with disabilities in connection with their employment; (2) that a leave of absence may be a required reasonable accommodation for such a…
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