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  • Essay / Case Study: Ellen Fjellestad V. Pizza Hut - 2064

    In the case of Ellen Fjellestad v. Pizza Hut, the court used this test to make its decision: “In Taylor v. Phoenixville Sch. Dist., The Third Circuit held that a disabled employee must demonstrate the following factors to demonstrate that an employer failed to participate in the interactive process: 1) the employer knew of the employee's disability; 2) the employee has requested accommodations or assistance for his or her disability; 3) the employer failed to make good faith efforts to assist the employee in seeking accommodations; and 4) the employee could have been reasonably accommodated but for the employer's lack of good faith. (Ellen Fjellestad, Appellant, v. Pizza Hut of America, Inc., Appellant, 1999) Additionally, by not granting an extension of Mr. Hoke's leave, he could file a discrimination claim against Wolverine Poultry for discriminating against