I Hate My Boss: Sixth Circuit Shuts Down ADA Request For Less Stressful Boss

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently reminded employers that, even under the more liberal standard for establishing a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), an employee who claims he or she cannot perform the major life activity of "working" has to do more than prove a substantial limitation in working in a single specific job. The employee must prove his or her impairment limits the ability to perform "a class of jobs or a broad range of jobs."

Tinsley v. Caterpillar Financial Services, Corp. (6^th Cir. March 20, 2019), was filed by a worker who was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She claimed she was impaired in performing her job as a business system analyst because of her supervisor's management style. She admitted she could remain in her position and perform her job duties, but only if the company assigned her to another manager.