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Starbucks Sued for Firing an Employee With Dwarfism

The federal government is suing Seattle-based Starbucks for firing a barista with dwarfism in 2009. The barista, Elsa Sallard, was training to work at a Starbucks cafe in El Paso, Texas and asked to use a stool or stepladder while preparing drinks. But a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission states she was denied that request and terminated because "she could pose a danger to customers and employees." Federal officials claim that violates the Americans With Disabilities Act. Click here to read more.
 
 



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