americans with disabilities act

Jarvela v. Crete Carrier Corp.: A motor carrier does not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act by terminating the employment of a commercial driver who has been diagnosed with alcoholism, because under 49 C.F.R. § 391.41, a commercial driver with a current diagnosis of alcoholism is not physically qualified to operate a commercial vehicle. Just the Facts Sakari Jarvela sued his former employer Crete Carrier Corporation alleging that it had violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and Family Medical Leave Act. Pursuant to its policies, Crete terminated the employment of Jarvela (a commercial truck driver) due to his having been diagnosed...