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hen a dress code update clashes with an ADA accommodation, the courtroom might be the next stop.
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;DR: A federal court just refused to toss a cocktail server’s disability discrimination lawsuit against a well-known casino and resort. She had a medical condition requiring supportive shoes. The employer approved an accommodation—then later disciplined and fired her for wearing shoes that allegedly violated their uniform standards. Both sides moved for summary judgment. The court denied both motions, clearing the way for a
trial. The Backstory: Heels vs. He
alth In 2016, a cocktail server started working for the resort. Like her peers, she