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Former USC Football Coach Sues after Being Fired for Alcoholism; Was It Disability Discrimination?

December 10, 2015 Americans with Disabilities Act Claims
Former USC Football Coach Sues after Being Fired for Alcoholism; Was It Disability Discrimination?

Steve Sarkisian claims that his employer encouraged him not to go to rehab No one (including me) is surprised that former University of Southern California football coach Steve Sarkisian is suing his former employer. You may remember that several months ago, Sarkisian was terminated after he allegedly displayed some less-than-professional […]

Is Alcoholism a Disability Under the ADA? What We Can Learn From Steve Sarkisian’s Termination

November 4, 2015 Americans with Disabilities Act Claims
Is Alcoholism a Disability Under the ADA? What We Can Learn From Steve Sarkisian’s Termination

When the ADA does and doesn’t apply to employees suffering from alcoholism Whether or not you’re a college football fan, the recent termination of Steve Sarkisian, the former head football coach at the University of Southern California (USC), raises a lot of interesting questions for employees and employers alike. Armchair […]