From Federal Times:

A complaint filed against the Social Security Administration by more than 40 current and former employees alleges that the agency engaged in systematic discrimination against employees with disabilities. The employees are seeking class action status for their complaint.

Approximately 2 percent of the SSA’s work force is comprised of employees with severe disabilities, compared with about 1 percent across the federal government.

Barbara Penny, a former SSA supervisor, said employees with disabilities at the agency are passed over for training, are not promoted as frequently as other employees, and are generally viewed as a costly burden.

“There is no doubt in my mind that disability was a factor in decision-making because it was more convenient for SSA not to pick the disabled person who needed an expensive accommodation,” she said.

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