The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued FedEx, alleging the company denied reasonable accommodations to blind package handlers at a North Carolina facility.
- Four named employees say they asked for tactile floor tape to help them navigate to their workstations, the restroom and other areas, and were refused.
- The EEOC found “reasonable cause” to conclude discrimination occurred in January 2025, but filed suit after the parties could not reach a settlement.
- FedEx says it is reviewing the complaint and remains committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Why it matters: The case is a reminder that physical workplace accessibility – not just digital accessibility – remains a live compliance issue for large employers under the ADA.
Source: EEOC Newsroom →
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