Find out why a federal HR discrimination case failed and what it means for HR compliance
A federal judge tossed a disability discrimination lawsuit against the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), spotlighting how HR teams handle workplace complaints and disability accommodations.
Dytaun J. Montgomery, who worked at the Washington D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center, alleged she was treated unfairly due to her hearing impairment. Montgomery was hired under Schedule A, a federal program for individuals with disabilities, and later promoted from human resources assistant to specialist. Her complaint stated that her hearing loss required her to adjust her position to hear conversations and sometimes caused vertigo.
Montgomery’s complaint described problems that began after her supervisor left the department. She received her 2017 performance appraisal months late and found it contained errors, including her GS level and her former last name. She was rated “fully successful” but did not receive a cash award. The VA explained that awards were cut by about 30% that year due to spending caps set in the Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act of 2016. Montgomery argued that other employees received timely appraisals and awards, but she did not specify their performance ratings or disability status.
Montgomery was also required to reapply for her position due to procedural errors in her original appointment. She described the process as stressful but not strenuous. The record...
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