COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER AND THE COCAINE ADDICTED PHARMACIST (A)

Carol J. Cumber (), Charles M. Carson and Alan R. Spies
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Carol J. Cumber: Department of Economics, South Dakota State University
Charles M. Carson: Samford University
Alan R. Spies: Southwestern Oklahoma State University

No 200701, Case Study Abstracts from South Dakota State University, Department of Economics

Abstract: Tom Zenor, a pharmacist for Columbia Medical Center, became addicted to cocaine. He checked himself into a rehabilitation center and, upon request, was placed on leave as allowed by the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). During his FMLA leave the company decided to terminate his employment upon the completion of his twelve week leave of absence. Columbia, in an attempt to be proactive, is considering any legal recourse Zenor might attempt. Columbia’s Human Resources manager, Carmen Estrada, is preparing evidence to defend the company against a potential Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuit. Her primary concern is that Zenor will claim that his cocaine addiction is a qualified disability under the ADA. (Contact author for a copy of the complete report.)

Keywords: Personnel; Unjust Termination; At-Will Employment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J7 M5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007-01

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