Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Sep. 17, 2001
The issues to be resolved in this proceeding concern whether the Petitioner has a disability (back injury) for purposes of Chapter 760, Florida Statutes, and whether her termination was because of her race (Black) or due to excessive absenteeism and tardiness.Petitioner did not demonstrate a prima facie case of disability discrimination; still in probationary period and no permanent physical impairment that she could show impaired major life activity.
