Thomas D. Coates, Claimant
v.
Cox Communications, Inc., Respondent
EEOC Charge No.: 12K-2025-00001
DOJ ADA Complaint No.: 536785-LFD | DOL WHD Matter: [Pending]
This submission constitutes Part A of a two-part memorialization and statutory reconsideration of both new and updated evidence relevant to Cox Communications’ April 2025 Position Statement and all associated representations, system transactions, and correspondence.
Part B, forthcoming, will provide a comprehensive analysis of payroll records, the interaction of payroll with government reporting, and the impact on the IRS, Social Security Administration, Virginia Employment Commission, and the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
This motion and its annexes are submitted for immediate transmittal and coordinated review by the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Justice, Virginia Office of the State Inspector General, and the Office of the Governor of Virginia, as well as any other oversight body with statutory interest in the matters described herein.
Back to Table of ContentsThis motion concerns not only material statements submitted by Respondent’s counsel in Cox’s April 2025 position statement to the EEOC, but also all related factual assertions, representations, and communications made by Cox’s principals, agents, and HR personnel in any form—including but not limited to:
These statements are contradicted by direct documentary evidence and constitute perjury, retaliation, and ongoing bad faith. The Claimant specifically objects to any attempt by Respondent to “fix” or disclaim only the position statement while leaving other false or misleading assertions uncorrected in the broader record. The evidentiary chain is intentionally intertwined: any attempt to remove or alter one “link” (e.g., the position statement) will not defeat the integrity of the overall record, as other communications and system records independently corroborate the violations and inconsistencies at issue.
Back to Table of ContentsThis motion is submitted pursuant to:
The Claimant respectfully requests that the EEOC and cross-agency recipients:
# | Infraction | Individuals/Principals | Records & Systems | Forensic Data/Discovery Actions | Testimony/Demand |
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1 | Unsigned, Unverified Submission (29 C.F.R. § 1601.18(c)) | Justin Miles (Outside Counsel), Kia Painter (Chief Compliance Officer), Lakita Gaines (HR Lead) | Final position statement file; Submission logs (EEOC portal, email); Internal approval emails | Extract digital signature metadata Pull all email chains approving submission Identify all contributors and reviewers in document properties Preserve all drafts and transmission records | Demand sworn affidavit from Justin Miles and Kia Painter attesting to authorship, review, and certification of all factual assertions. |
2 | Absence of Sworn Declarations | Kia Painter, Lakita Gaines, Inelyz Martinez, Donte Holmes | HR case files; Internal investigation notes; List of all managers/decision-makers referenced | Identify all factual claims lacking sworn support Extract HR case file sign-off logs Pull all internal emails referencing “affidavit” or “declaration” List all witnesses for subpoena | Demand sworn declarations from each named principal for every material assertion made. |
3 | Verbal Conversation Claims Unsubstantiated | HR Manager (assigned), Kia Painter, Donte Holmes | Phone logs, call records (VOIP, Teams/Zoom), Email follow-ups, HRIS notes | Subpoena call logs for all dates referenced Extract Teams/Zoom/Slack call records Forensically review HRIS notes for edits/creation dates Demand production of all contemporaneous documentation | Each HR principal must provide a sworn statement with date/time, attendees, and substance of every referenced conversation. |
4 | Contradictory Payroll Statements | Payroll Administrator, MetLife Coordinator, Ursula Rogers | Payroll system logs (Workday, ADP), Paystubs, IRS filings, MetLife STD claim records | Pull all paystubs and payroll logs for relevant periods Compare payroll to MetLife claim periods Extract IRS/SSA reporting for same intervals Forensically analyze “Stay Pay” entries and zeroed-out pay | Sworn payroll administrator and MetLife coordinator testimony on all entries, discrepancies, and reporting. |
5 | Fabricated Access/Return Narrative | Jennifer Melton, Inelyz Martinez | Physician RTW letters, ADA accommodation forms, HRIS access logs | Extract and compare all RTW documentation Audit HRIS access block/restore records Subpoena physician communications | Testimony from HR and medical contacts on RTW instructions, access restoration, and timeline. |
6 | Improper Footnotes to Disclaim Responsibility | Justin Miles (author), Cox Legal Team | Drafts of position statement, Email chains about footnotes, Internal legal review notes | Demand production of all drafts and revision history Identify all contributors to disclaimers Subpoena legal team for rationale behind disclaimers | Sworn affidavit from each legal drafter as to accuracy and intent of disclaimers. |
7 | Misrepresentation of Performance Records | Donte Holmes, Scorecard Administrator, Performance Coach | Scorecard logs, Performance review emails, Accommodation request records | Pull all performance review drafts and final versions Audit for edits after accommodation requests Compare timeline to ADA/FMLA requests | Sworn testimony from all reviewers on content, timing, and knowledge of accommodations. |
8 | Disregard of Disability Status in Harassment Claims | Supervisors, HR Compliance, Jennifer Melton | Medical records, Email notifications, HR complaint logs | Extract all emails referencing disability or ADA Audit HR complaint system for entries and responses Subpoena supervisors for knowledge and response | Testimony from all involved on knowledge of disability and steps taken. |
9 | Absence of Internal Investigation or Documentation | Lakita Gaines, Internal HR Compliance Officer, Ursula Rogers | Internal investigation files, Interview notes, HRIS audit logs | Demand all investigation notes and logs Subpoena all interview participants Forensically review HRIS for undeclared edits | Sworn affidavits from all compliance officers regarding investigation scope and findings. |
10 | Improper Grouping of EEOC Matters | Alexander Perez (EEOC), Cox Legal Team | EEOC charge files, Internal legal memos, Correspondence with EEOC | Pull all correspondence regarding charge grouping Audit EEOC and Cox records for consolidation discussions Identify all legal team members involved | Sworn testimony from Perez and Cox legal on rationale, process, and due process compliance. |
Failure to comply will be memorialized as non-response, subject to adverse inference, sanctions, and referral for further agency or judicial action. This memorialization is ongoing and encompasses all conduct, statements, and evidence relevant to these proceedings, not limited to the position statement alone.
Preservation and Legal Notification:
This event and analysis are hereby entered into the permanent record for EEOC Charge No. 12K-2025-00001 and all cross-agency referrals. All parties, including Cox Communications, its agents, and oversight agencies, are notified of their obligation to preserve all related payroll, system, and correspondence records for independent review and audit. Any attempt to “amend,” disclaim, or distance from these actions will not defeat the integrity of the preserved record, as the evidentiary chain is independently corroborated by system logs, emails, and contemporaneous documentation.
On June 28, 2024, Thomas D. Coates requested a confidential meeting with his manager, Azariah Workman, to discuss emergent medical concerns related to exacerbated cardiac symptoms and acute stress resulting from his son’s illness. This request was made with the expectation of confidentiality, consistent with ADA mandates that protect medical disclosures.
Despite the private nature of the request, Ms. Workman summoned multiple individuals, including two of Coates’s direct supervisors and a third manager who was not assigned to him nor previously involved in his supervision. This third party had no legitimate role in the matter and no permissible reason under EEOC confidentiality standards to be privy to sensitive medical discussions.
During the meeting, Coates disclosed that he was experiencing chest pains and acute stress. Upon hearing this, Ms. Workman acknowledged the seriousness of the symptoms and verbally stated that she was granting him two paid medical days off to seek care. She told him:
"I’m going to give you two days of paid medical leave so that you can go to the doctor and get yourself taken care of."
However, within hours of that interaction, Ms. Workman accessed the Workday system and suspended Coates’s pay, a decision also reflected in PeopleSoft and Workday audit logs. No additional medical information had been submitted to justify this modification, and no new events occurred that would explain this shift. Importantly, Coates was not notified in advance nor given an opportunity to respond.
Furthermore, within 72 hours, Ms. Workman initiated a negative performance evaluation, directly following his disclosure and request for medical accommodation—an evaluation that appears backdated in the system and was created after she was informed of his protected medical condition.
He was not remunerated again for nearly 30 days, despite repeated efforts to resolve the issue with HR, supervisors, and internal support systems.
What Should Have Occurred | What Actually Occurred |
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Under 42 U.S.C. § 12112(d)(4)(C) (ADA confidentiality), only individuals involved in HR or with direct medical accommodation responsibilities should have been present during any discussion of medical conditions. | A confidential medical disclosure was made in a compromised environment. |
Under 29 C.F.R. § 1630.14(c), medical information must be kept confidential and separate from personnel files, and not shared without direct necessity. | A verbal accommodation (2 days of paid medical leave) was given but reversed within hours via a payroll intervention. |
Under 29 C.F.R. § 825.302 & § 825.303 (FMLA), when an employee discloses a serious health condition, the employer must facilitate—not obstruct—medical leave requests. | Pay was cut off immediately following the disclosure of a disability-related health crisis. |
Under 29 C.F.R. § 1602.14, adverse action following the initiation of an accommodation or leave request triggers a presumption of retaliation, which must be rebutted with objective evidence. | A negative evaluation was initiated while the employee was under medical distress and after invoking ADA and FMLA protections. |
Cox Position Statement Claim | Contradicted By |
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The position statement asserts that Cox “worked cooperatively with Mr. Coates to facilitate his return.” | June 28 incident where a medical disclosure was immediately met with loss of pay and negative evaluation. |
Cox claims “Mr. Coates never presented documentation supporting his claims.” | Real-time, verbal disclosure of medical crisis followed by payroll action before any documentation could be submitted. |
Cox claims “retaliation claims are unsupported.” | The temporal proximity of disclosure, retaliatory payroll action, and bad evaluation are classic “but-for” causation under EEOC Enforcement Guidance. |
Performance evaluation began after disclosure, not as part of routine process. | System records and audit logs confirm timing and sequence. |
This timeline meticulously chronicles a persistent pattern of misconduct and alleged actions, detailing specific events and communications that unequivocally demonstrate a profound disregard for the Complainant's rights and a manifest absence of good faith.
Proof: Contemporaneous email/text correspondence and Workday logs.
Proof: Workday system logs.
Proof: Email/ticket submitted to HR.
Proof: HR ticket logs and email chains.
Proof: Email chains, HR ticket logs, and screenshots.
Proof: Workman’s own system logs.
Proof: Documented correspondence.
Proof: Email correspondence.
Proof: Comparison of Workman’s statements versus Complainant’s documented record.
Proof: Complainant’s detailed documentation.
Proof: Correspondence and payroll records.
This singular incident should be formally memorialized and transmitted to:
MetLife Disability File / Complainant's Record | Cox Position Statement Claim | Contradiction / Legal Basis |
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Your disability claim was received on May 28, 2024 and approved for the period June 3, 2024 through July 1, 2024. (MetLife Letter, June 3, 2024) | No leave or accommodation was requested for absences in June 2024. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.2) | Contradicts assertion of no request. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.9 |
Employer contact: HR was notified of your claim on May 29, 2024. (MetLife File, May 29, 2024) | Unaware of any disability claim or need for accommodation prior to disciplinary action. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.3) | Contradicts claim of lack of notice. 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A) |
Medical documentation received and accepted June 2, 2024. (MetLife File, June 2, 2024) | No medical documentation was ever provided to support absences. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.4) | Contradicts assertion. 29 C.F.R. § 825.302(c) |
Approved for Short-Term Disability (STD) benefits for June 3 - July 1, 2024. (MetLife Letter, June 3, 2024) | Absent without leave and subject to corrective action for the same period. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.5) | Contradicts payroll/discipline records. 29 C.F.R. § 825.220 |
Employer failed to respond to MetLife's request for additional information on June 5, 2024. (MetLife File, June 5, 2024) | Fully cooperated with all disability claims and requests. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, р.6) | Demonstrates lack of cooperation. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(0)(3) |
Claim approved based on medical necessity and documentation provided. (MetLife Letter, June 3, 2024) | No documentation was ever provided. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.4) | Contradicts claim. 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A) |
Disability claim covers all absences from June 3, 2024 through July 1, 2024. (MetLife File, July 1, 2024) | Absences in June were unexcused and subject to corrective action. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.5) | Contradicts basis for discipline. 29 C.F.R. § 825.220(c) |
Return-to-work date set for July 2, 2024. (MetLife Letter, July 1, 2024) | No expected return-to-work date communicated. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.6) | Contradicts claim. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(0)(3) |
Employee notified of right to appeal any denial or reduction in benefits. (MetLife Letter, July 1, 2024) | No rights or benefits denied. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.7) | Contradicts assertion. 29 C.F.R. § 825.300 |
Employer failed to provide requested payroll information to MetLife. (MetLife File, June 10, 2024) | All necessary payroll and employment information provided. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.8) | Contradicts claim. 29 C.F.R. § 825.500 |
STD benefit payments issued for June 3 - July 1, 2024. (MetLife File, July 1, 2024) | Not entitled to any paid leave or disability benefits. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.9) | Contradicts payroll records. 29 C.F.R. § 825.215 |
Employer delayed response to MetLife's request for employment verification. (MetLife File, June 10, 2024) | Responded promptly to all requests. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, р.10) | Contradicts MetLife's record. 29 C.F.R. § 825.300(b) |
Claim file includes all medical and employment documentation required. (MetLife File, July 1, 2024) | No documentation was ever received. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.11) | Contradicts claim. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.14(c) |
MetLife notified employer of employee's protected status under ADA and FMLA. (MetLife File, June 3, 2024) | Unaware of any protected status or need for accommodation. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, р.12) | Contradicts assertion. 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A) |
Employee engaged in protected activity by filing a disability claim. (MetLife File, May 28, 2024) | No protected activity occurred prior to corrective action. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, р.13) | Contradicts timeline. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.12 |
MetLife confirmed receipt of updated medical restrictions on October 22, 2024. Approved included phased return and remote work. (Exhibit J) | Cox did not receive any updated restrictions after the initial documentation. (SOP, p.29). Mr. Coates rejected all accommodations. (SOP, p.12) | Contradicts interactive process obligations. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(0)(3) Misrepresents acceptance. 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A) |
Employee medically cleared to return with restrictions Nov. 21, 2024. | Mr. Coates never communicated readiness to return. (SOP, p.31) | False claim regarding communication. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.9(d) |
Employer failed to respond to multiple coordination requests from MetLife. | Cox collaborated fully with MetLife. | Evidence of non-cooperation. 29 C.F.R. § 825.300(c)(1) |
Pay inconsistencies noted and reported to MetLife. | All pay records were accurate and verified. | Contradiction over payroll truthfulness. 29 C.F.R. § 825.500(g) |
Leave approved through July 1, 2024, and again through Nov. 20, 2024. | Leave was never officially approved for those dates. | Contradicts documentation and payments. 29 C.F.R. § 825.216(a) |
Medical release submitted for Nov. 21, 2024 RTW. | Mr. Coates failed to submit timely RTW letter. (SOP, p.30) | Documented submission exists. 29 C.F.R. § 825.302(c) |
No indication of voluntary resignation. | Employee voluntarily resigned by failing to return. | Misrepresents ADA/family leave protections. 29 C.F.R. § 825.220(b) |
Employee status changed prior to appeal period expiration. | All employee rights and appeal periods were honored. | Due process breach. 29 C.F.R. § 825.300(d)(1) |
System notes reflect delay in pay processing after June 28. | No delay in pay noted in system. | Evidence conflict, possible wage violation. 29 C.F.R. § 541.602(a) |
Workday logs show adjustments made retroactively. | No retroactive changes occurred. | Log audit discrepancy. 29 C.F.R. § 516.6(a)(1) |
Employer instructed MetLife to pause STD case review. | Cox had no role in STD decision-making. | Undermines impartiality. 29 C.F.R. § 825.308(b)(2) |
Benefit enrollment prevented due to HR inaction. | Employee failed to enroll despite assistance. | Obstructive practices. 29 C.F.R. § 825.220(a)(2) |
MetLife notified Cox of ADA coverage status. | Cox unaware of ADA-qualified condition. | Constructive notice ignored. 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(4) |
System logs show benefit eligibility review delayed by Cox. | No delay occurred; employee failed to complete process. | Delay attributed incorrectly. 29 C.F.R. § 825.301(a) |
Internal logs show repeated employee inquiries. | Mr. Coates made no attempt to contact HR after 7/1/24. | Misrepresentation of engagement. 29 C.F.R. § 825.302(c) |
Short-term disability approval not reversed until August. | Mr. Coates was denied benefits in early July. | Contradictory benefit timing. 29 C.F.R. § 825.212(b) |
Cox provided MetLife incorrect payroll data. | All payroll data was accurate and verified. | Contradiction. FLSA: 29 U.S.C. § 211(c) |
Interactive process began July 2024. | Interactive process began in October. | Delayed engagement violates law. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(0)(3) |
Case documented as 'medical leave' on July 1 in Workday. | July 1 was unauthorized absence. | Misclassification. 29 C.F.R. § 825.302(d) |
No disciplinary action should occur while on STD. | Corrective action issued June 27 despite STD application. | Interference with leave rights. 29 C.F.R. § 825.220(c) |
Physician documentation received and logged. | No valid medical documentation ever submitted. | Direct contradiction. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.14(c) |
Accommodation request formally submitted Oct. 22. | Employee delayed request. | Fabricated delay. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.9 |
Pay halted June 28 with no written justification. | Employee resigned or did not return. | Payroll discontinuation as retaliation. FLSA § 206 |
MetLife confirmed disability due to cardiac condition. | No known disability confirmed. | Ignoring diagnosed condition. 42 U.S.C. § 12102(1)(A) |
System flagged conflicting evaluations after leave discussion. | Evaluations unrelated to medical status. | Temporal retaliation. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.12(a) |
Workday shows HR entries altered post-meeting on June 28. | No retroactive changes were made. | System alteration implicates retaliation. 29 C.F.R. § 825.500 |
Employee requested updated job functions. | Mr. Coates never inquired about duties. | Denial of interactive engagement. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(0)(3) |
Final paycheck inconsistencies reported but not addressed. | All pay was correct. | Pay inquiry neglect. FLSA § 207(e) |
Disability claim upheld despite Cox's lack of cooperation. | Cox fully cooperated. | Discrepancy noted by third party. 29 C.F.R. § 825.307(b) |
These significant contradictions serve as compelling evidence of record falsification, a demonstrable failure to provide reasonable accommodation, interference with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rights, and potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility Act (HIPAA). Their memorialization is imperative, as they represent material admissions subject to both cross-agency audit and enforcement actions.
I hereby notify the District Office and all oversight agencies that, in the coming days, I will be submitting a comprehensive series of motions and evidentiary addenda. These will include, but are not limited to:
This evidence is crucial to the fair adjudication of this matter and must be reviewed by an impartial and procedurally compliant investigator.
This addendum is submitted in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), federal law, and recognized standards of legal practice. The following statutes, regulations, and agency guidance mandate that all factual statements, legal arguments, and position statements submitted in administrative and judicial proceedings must be accurate, succinct, and supported by evidence. Unsupported assertions, speculation, or mischaracterizations are improper and should be stricken or disregarded.
In light of these standards, the Claimant respectfully requests that the Cox April 2025 Position Statement be referred to the National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR), the American Bar Association (ABA) Professional Responsibility Committee, or a similar professional standards body for independent review. The purpose is to determine whether the statement meets the standards of accuracy, evidentiary support, and professional responsibility required by federal law and agency practice.
Back to Table of ContentsComplainant | Thomas D. Coates |
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Respondent(s) | Cox Communications, Inc., Keith Wilson, Jennifer Melton |
Jurisdiction | EEOC Charge No.: 12K-2025-00001 U.S. District Court (Potential Claim) Federal Labor Relations Authority (Unfair Labor Practice Implicated) US Merit system protection act (if US military employed with Cox) |
Date | Event/Action | Evidence Ref. |
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07/19/2024 | Complainant is told that his job may not be held if you took too much time. | https://erniewood.neocities.org/NOW.html/0000000000adaformcoa07192024 |
12/30/2024 | "Unpaid leave of absence was approved through December 29, 2024. You were provided with clear instructions regarding the expectation that you return to work on December 30, 2024. You failed to do so.", | emails from Jennifer Melton on December 9, 2024 and December 31, 2024, and from me on January 1, 2024, Keith Wilson letter Exhibit 6A |
01/02/2025 | Clear instructions to return to work on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. Unfortunately, you did not report to work as scheduled, nor did you provide the required return-to-work release documentation.", Keith Wilson letter, email Ex 6A | https://erniewood.neocities.org/NOW.html/0000000000adaformcoa07192024 |
01/03/2025 | Voluntary resignation" Ex6A letter, email Exhibit 6A | https://erniewood.neocities.org/NOW.html/0000000000adaformcoa07192024 |
01/03/2025 | I will immediately fix it and present the full text directly on screen from now on, or I will provide HTML copyable code, never an image or an inaccessible format unless you explicitly ask for it. Ex 6A letter, email Exhibit 6A Let’s correct it right now. Here’s the full scaffolded, formal, detailed report based on your "Formal Demand for Remediation" email — laid out properly in clear, structured text directly here: | Ex 6B |
Statute/Regulation | Description | Policy Guidance |
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ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A) | Failure to engage in a good faith interactive process to find reasonable accommodation and the doctor stated to do so. | EEOC Enforcement Guidance on Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship |
ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12203 | Retaliation for requesting ADA accommodation | EEOC Compliance Manual Section 8: Retaliation |
FMLA, 29 U.S.C. § 2615(a)(2) | FMLA violation. | 29 C.F.R. § 825.220(c) |
USERRA, 38 U.S.C. § 4311 | If US military, it is a violation of veteran rights. | U.S. Department of Labor Vets Guide |
Assertion/Statement | Source | Contradictory Evidence | Implication |
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"Your failure to return to work constitutes a voluntary resignation under Cox’s Unpaid Leave of Absence policy." | Keith Wilson letter Ex 6A | Did not have a clear conversation but continued to try and submit evidence. | It was a denial of reasonable action. |
"As outlined in our previous communications (including, but not limited to, emails from Jennifer Melton on December 9, 2024 and December 31, 2024, and from me on January 1, 2024), your unpaid leave of absence was approved through December 29, 2024. You were provided with clear instructions regarding the expectation that you return to work on December 30, 2024. You failed to do so. You were then provided clear instructions to return to work on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. Unfortunately, you did not report to work as scheduled, nor did you provide the required return-to-work release documentation." | Ex 6A | He wanted to submit documentation but was not being provided an opportunity. | His rights were being circumvented by a passive aggressive process. |
Policy Requirement | What Should Have Happened | Actual Action | Deviation |
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ADA compliance from Cox Communication | Cox Communication was suppose to engage in good faith interactive process to find reasonable accommodation. | But was met with a wall of paperwork. | The company and individual was not engaging in good faith |
Not retaliating against a complainant. | The company was suppose to acknowledge his complaint and take steps to ensure what happened to him would not happen to others | There was a denial of reasonable action, while also being retaliated against. | A violation. |
Name | Title/Role | Involvement |
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Keith Wilson | VP, Employee Experience & Compliance | Sent separation letter Ex 6A |
Jennifer Melton | CCI-Atlanta Ex 6A | Email chain Ex 6A |
Kia Painter | Senior VP of Operations | Not responding and therefore complicit |
Date | Filing/Agency | Case/Reference | Status/Outcome |
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Ongoing | This complaint | EEOC Case No. 12K-2025-00001 | There appears to be non compliance |
29. NERC found that Defendant "requiring [Anderson] to apply for positions she was qualified for, only to deny her application with little to no regard of accommodating the lifting requirement in her current positions that was not listed as an essential duty/requirement was a failed accommodation attempt." Id. ", (Anderson Case) | Federal litigation involving | Sony Music v. Cox and https://casetext.com/case/nerc-v-anderson | Pattern of violations |
Date: [Insert Date]
To: [EEOC Investigator, HR, or relevant recipient]
From: Thomas Coates
Subject: Addendum – Memorialization and Challenge of Unsupported Statements
Purpose
This addendum memorializes and formally challenges 48 specific statements made in Cox’s April 2025 Position Statement that lack direct documentary support, legal anchoring, or are unsupported rationalizations. Each statement is referenced by page number. For each, I demand supporting documentation and/or a sworn affidavit. Where such substantiation cannot be produced, I respectfully request the statement be stricken from the record and that an adverse inference be drawn against Cox for making unsupported factual claims.
# | Assertion (summary) | Page | Challenge & Demand |
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1 | Claims are speculative and irrelevant overall | 1 | Demand: Produce supporting documentation or affidavit. If not, statement should be stricken and adverse inference applied. |
2 | Cox provided “extensive” accommodations to Coates | 2 | Demand: Identify and produce all records or communications evidencing “extensive” accommodations. If not, statement should be stricken and adverse inference applied. |
3 | Only denied accommodations outside company control | 2 | Demand: Produce documentation showing which accommodations were denied and why they were outside company control. If not, statement should be stricken and adverse inference applied. |
4 | Refusal to return equaled voluntary resignation | 2 | Demand: Produce resignation letter or contemporaneous record of voluntary resignation. If not, statement should be stricken and adverse inference applied. |
48 | Anti-retaliation policy compliance claimed without audits | 3 | Demand: Provide documentation of anti-retaliation policy audits or compliance reviews. If not, statement should be stricken and adverse inference applied. |
Legal Basis
The EEOC and courts require factual assertions in position statements to be supported by evidence (affidavits, business records, or documentation). Unsupported or speculative statements are improper and should not be considered. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(c) and EEOC guidance on position statements.
Requested Relief
That each identified unsupported statement be stricken from the record unless Cox can provide admissible evidence or a sworn affidavit substantiating the claim.
That the record reflect these statements as unsubstantiated and improper.
That an adverse inference be drawn against Cox for any statement made without a good faith evidentiary basis.
That this addendum be attached to and considered part of the official record in this matter.
Conclusion
I reserve the right to supplement this addendum as further unsupported statements are identified. I respectfully request prompt action on this matter to preserve the integrity of the record.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas Coates
June 5, 2025
This addendum expressly incorporates not only the Cox April 2025 position statement but also all related factual assertions, representations, and communications made by Cox’s principals, executives, and HR personnel in any form, including:
The record shows that multiple Cox executives and compliance officers, including Ms. Painter (Chief Compliance Officer), were copied on critical correspondence and were fully aware of the ongoing retaliation and ADA/EEO violations as early as July 2024. These leaders had both a statutory and fiduciary duty to intervene, investigate, and remediate upon receiving evidence of discrimination or a formal EEO/ADA request for help. Their inaction directly enabled the ongoing harm, and their silence constitutes a breach of duty under federal and state law.
The failure of Cox’s highest compliance officer to act on clear evidence of retaliation and ADA violations is itself a violation of law and policy, and raises serious questions about systemic compliance failures at Cox. This pattern is not isolated. If the Chief Compliance Officer and other executives can “turn a blind eye” to such clear-cut evidence, it signals a broader culture of noncompliance and exposes the company to enhanced scrutiny and cross-agency enforcement. This addendum is intended to serve as a model for escalation in all similar Cox cases, and to notify oversight agencies that these failures are not happening in a vacuum.
Each addendum submitted herein is intended to have independent legal force and effect, and should be considered, adjudicated, and preserved in the record regardless of the disposition of the main motion. The facts, legal arguments, and relief requested in this addendum are severable and should be ruled upon independently as necessary to ensure a full and fair adjudication of all issues presented.
The EEOC and all oversight agencies are specifically notified that the scope of this motion and all addenda includes the full web of communications, not just the position statement. Any attempt to “fix” or disclaim a single link in the chain will not defeat the evidentiary record, as the intertwined communications and executive knowledge establish ongoing, systemic violations and fiduciary breaches.
Introduction:
This addendum is submitted in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), federal law, and recognized standards of legal practice. The following statutes, regulations, and agency guidance mandate that all factual statements, legal arguments, and position statements submitted in administrative and judicial proceedings must be accurate, succinct, and supported by evidence. Unsupported assertions, speculation, or mischaracterizations are improper and should be stricken or disregarded.
EEOC Standards and Guidance
EEOC Quality Practices for Effective Position Statements:
“A position statement should be clear, concise, complete, and responsive to the allegations. It should provide specific, factual information, including documentation where possible, and avoid unsupported generalizations or conclusory statements.”
Source: EEOC Respondent Position Statement Guidelines
EEOC Enforcement Guidance (29 C.F.R. § 1601.15):
“Each party shall have the right to submit statements and evidence. The Commission shall accord substantial weight to documentary evidence and sworn statements, and shall disregard unsupported allegations.”
EEOC Federal Sector Management Directive 110 (MD-110):
“All factual assertions should be supported by documentary evidence or sworn testimony. Investigators and fact-finders must disregard statements that are not supported by evidence.”
Other Federal Agency Standards
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL):
“All findings of fact must be supported by substantial evidence. Unsupported assertions or conclusions are insufficient.”
See: 5 U.S.C. § 556(d) (Administrative Procedure Act)
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) ADA Investigations:
“Each claim must be supported by evidence, including affidavits, records, or other documentation. Unsupported statements are not credited.”
See: DOJ ADA Title II Technical Assistance Manual, Sec. II-3.6100
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 56 (Summary Judgment):
“A party asserting that a fact cannot be or is genuinely disputed must support the assertion by…citing to particular parts of materials in the record…or showing that the materials cited do not establish the absence or presence of a genuine dispute.”
See: Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(c)
Professional Standards and Best Practices
National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR) – Code of Conduct:
“Members must ensure that all factual representations and legal arguments are supported by evidence and are not misleading, speculative, or conclusory.”
See: NADR Code of Conduct
American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rule 3.3:
“A lawyer shall not knowingly make a false statement of fact or law to a tribunal or fail to correct a false statement of material fact or law previously made to the tribunal by the lawyer.”
Referral for Standards Review
In light of these requirements, I request that this addendum and the Cox April 2025 Position Statement be referred to the National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR) or a similar professional standards body for review. The purpose is to ensure that all statements made in the position paper meet the standards of accuracy, evidentiary support, and professional responsibility required by federal law and professional codes.
The Claimant notifies all reviewing agencies and parties that Part B will be forthcoming and will focus on the analysis of payroll practices, the interaction of payroll data with federal and state reporting obligations, and the impact on the Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration, Virginia Employment Commission, and the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. Part B will memorialize additional new evidence and provide reconsideration of updated evidence concerning wage reporting, payroll discrepancies, and statutory compliance.
Footnotes
Section I: Introduction. See Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.
Section III: Statutory and Procedural Foundation. Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.
Section III: Statutory and Procedural Foundation. 29 C.F.R. § 1601.15 (EEOC regulations on party statements).
Section IV: Relief Sought. See EEOC Charge Processing Procedures, EEOC.gov.
Section V: Forensic Breakdown. “Unsigned, Unverified Submission†– See 29 C.F.R. § 1601.18(c) (requirement for verification of submissions).
Section V: Forensic Breakdown. Workday Audit Log, June 28, 2024 (internal document, on file with Claimant).
Section V: Forensic Breakdown. “Absence of Sworn Declarations†– See EEOC Enforcement Guidance (1996), Part IV(A).
Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. “Confidentiality in Medical Disclosures†– 42 U.S.C. § 12112(d)(4)(C).
Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. FMLA, 29 U.S.C. § 2615(a)(1)-(2); see also DOL FMLA Guidance.
Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. Workday Payroll Freeze Entry, 06/28/2024 (internal record).
Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. EEOC Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation and Related Issues (2016), available at EEOC.gov.
Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. “Constructive Discharge†– See Cornell Law: Constructive Discharge.
Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. Internal correspondence, Azariah Workman to HR, July 2024 (on file with Claimant).
Section VII: Material False Statements. MetLife Disability File, Exhibit J (internal document).
Section VII: Material False Statements. See SSA Blue Book for disability definitions.
Section VII: Material False Statements. IRS Payroll Reporting Guidelines, IRS.gov.
Section VIII: Statutory Standards. EEOC Quality Practices for Effective Position Statements, EEOC.gov.
Section VIII: Statutory Standards. 5 U.S.C. § 556(d) (Administrative Procedure Act).
Section VIII: Statutory Standards. DOJ ADA Title II Technical Assistance Manual, Sec. II-3.6100.
Section VIII: Statutory Standards. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 56(c).
Section VIII: Statutory Standards. National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR) Code of Conduct.
Section VIII: Statutory Standards. American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rule 3.3.
Section IX: Professional Referral. See “Drafting Effective Position Statements: Best Practices for Respondents,†Boston College Law Review, Vol. 59, No. 2 (2018).
Section X: Workman Correspondence. Email from Workman to Claimant, July 9, 2024 (internal).
Section X: Workman Correspondence. “Interactive Process†– 29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(o)(3).
Section X: Workman Correspondence. EEOC Guidance on “Promptness†in ADA Interactive Process, EEOC.gov.
Section XI: Retaliation Timeline. Workday System Log, June 20, 2024 (internal record).
Section XI: Retaliation Timeline. Chambers v. NASCO, Inc., 501 U.S. 32 (1991) (spoliation).
Section XI: Retaliation Timeline. 29 C.F.R. § 1602.14 (recordkeeping requirements).
Section XI: Retaliation Timeline. EEOC Position Statement, April 2025, p. 12 (on file).
Section XI: Retaliation Timeline. HR Center Written Confirmation, August 2024 (internal).
Section XII: Anticipated Defenses. See EEOC “Respondent’s Position Statement Guidelines,†EEOC.gov.
Section XII: Anticipated Defenses. “Pretext†in employment law – see McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, 411 U.S. 792 (1973).
Section XII: Anticipated Defenses. “After-the-Fact Correction†– see EEOC v. AutoZone, Inc., 809 F.3d 916 (7th Cir. 2016).
Section XII: Anticipated Defenses. “Procedural Gamesmanship†– see DOJ Title VII Guidance.
Section XIII: CoxTrack Addendum. Internal CoxTrack Audit, July–September 2024 (on file).
Section XIV: Declaration of Contradictions. MetLife Disability File, November 2024 (internal document).
Section XIV: Declaration of Contradictions. Administrative Record, HRIS, July 2024 (on file).
Section XV: Executive Knowledge. Email chain: Executive Review, April 2025 (internal).
Section XV: Executive Knowledge. See “Fiduciary Duty in Employment Law,†ABA Practice Guide (2022).
Section XVI: Protected Activity Chronology. Claimant’s FMLA Application, June 19, 2024 (internal).
Section XVI: Protected Activity Chronology. EEOC Charge Filing, December 2024 (on file).
Section XVI: Protected Activity Chronology. MetLife Coordination Email, October 2024 (internal).
Section XVI: Protected Activity Chronology. DOL WHD Complaint, January 2025 (on file).
Section XVII: Certification. Electronic signature is valid under ESIGN Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq.
Section XVIII: Service Attestation. Proof of service, USPS Certified Mail Receipt, April 2025 (on file).
Section XVIII: Service Attestation. EEOC Portal Submission Receipt, April 2025 (internal).
General: For definition of “adverse action,†see EEOC Adverse Action.
General: For “interactive process†requirements, see Job Accommodation Network (JAN).
General: For “constructive interference,†see 29 C.F.R. § 1602.14 and related case law.
General: For “bad faith†in ADA/FMLA, see EEOC v. Chevron Phillips Chem. Co., 570 F.3d 606 (5th Cir. 2009).
General: For “retaliatory animus,†see Univ. of Texas Southwestern Med. Ctr. v. Nassar, 570 U.S. 338 (2013).
General: For “spoliation of evidence,†see Cornell Law: Spoliation.
General: For “pretextual conduct,†see Reeves v. Sanderson Plumbing Prods., Inc., 530 U.S. 133 (2000).
General: For “pattern or practice†discrimination, see Int’l Bhd. of Teamsters v. United States, 431 U.S. 324 (1977).
General: For “adverse inference,†see Zubulake v. UBS Warburg LLC, 220 F.R.D. 212 (S.D.N.Y. 2003).
General: For “interactive process delay,†see Barnett v. U.S. Air, Inc., 228 F.3d 1105 (9th Cir. 2000).
General: For “reasonable accommodation,†see 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A).
General: For “constructive notice,†see Mullane v. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co., 339 U.S. 306 (1950).
General: For “procedural due process,†see Cleveland Bd. of Educ. v. Loudermill, 470 U.S. 532 (1985).
General: For “wage misreporting,†see DOL Wage and Hour Division Fact Sheet #21.
General: For “IRS/SSA reporting,†see IRS Pub. 15 (Circular E), Employer’s Tax Guide.
General: For “Virginia Employment Commission†wage reporting, see VEC Employer Tax Guide.
General: For “cross-agency enforcement,†see EEOC-DOJ-DOL MOU (2018, revised 2022).
General: For “electronic records and audit logs,†see 29 C.F.R. § 516.6(a)(1).
General: For “adverse action after protected activity,†see Clark County Sch. Dist. v. Breeden, 532 U.S. 268 (2001).
General: For “service certification,†see Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(b).
General: For “digital signature validity,†see Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA).
General: For “document preservation,†see EEOC Litigation Hold Notice Guidance.
General: For “agency referral procedures,†see EEOC Compliance Manual, Section 605.
Supplemental Footnotes
Section I: Introduction. See EEOC Charge Filing Procedures, EEOC.gov.
Section II: Material Assertions. For a discussion of evidentiary admissions, see Fed. R. Evid. 801(d)(2).
Section II: Material Assertions. Internal: Teams Chat Log, 06/28/2024, “Medical Leave Request†(on file).
Section II: Material Assertions. For HR recordkeeping, see DOL Recordkeeping Requirements.
Section III: Statutory Basis. For cross-agency memoranda, see EEOC-DOJ-DOL MOU (2018), PDF.
Section III: Statutory Basis. For the definition of “non-hearsay,†see Fed. R. Evid. 801(d).
Section IV: Relief Sought. For agency coordination, see “Interagency Coordination of Civil Rights Enforcement,†Harvard Law Review, Vol. 133 (2020).
Section IV: Relief Sought. For judicial review standards, see 5 U.S.C. § 706 (APA).
Section V: Forensic Breakdown. For digital signature best practices, see NIST Digital Signature Standard (FIPS PUB 186-4).
Section V: Forensic Breakdown. Internal: Email approval chain, “Position Statement Finalization,†April 2025 (on file).
Section V: Forensic Breakdown. For sworn affidavit requirements, see 28 U.S.C. § 1746.
Section V: Forensic Breakdown. For call log subpoena procedures, see Fed. R. Civ. P. 45.
Section V: Forensic Breakdown. Internal: Workday HRIS Edit Log, July 2024 (on file).
Section V: Forensic Breakdown. For payroll audit standards, see DOL WHD Fact Sheet #21.
Section V: Forensic Breakdown. For IRS/SSA wage reporting, see IRS Pub. 15.
Section V: Forensic Breakdown. Internal: MetLife STD Claim File, July–November 2024 (on file).
Section V: Forensic Breakdown. For ADA accommodation forms, see ADA National Network.
Section V: Forensic Breakdown. For legal drafting disclaimers, see ABA Model Rule 1.2(c).
Section V: Forensic Breakdown. Internal: Performance Review Drafts, June–July 2024 (on file).
Section V: Forensic Breakdown. For disability harassment guidance, see EEOC Disability Discrimination.
Section V: Forensic Breakdown. Internal: HR Complaint Log, July 2024 (on file).
Section V: Forensic Breakdown. For investigation documentation, see EEOC Compliance Manual, Section 605.
Section V: Forensic Breakdown. Internal: Interview Notes, HR, July 2024 (on file).
Section V: Forensic Breakdown. For case grouping, see 29 C.F.R. § 1601.9.
Section V: Forensic Breakdown. Internal: Legal Memo, “EEOC Charge Consolidation,†April 2025 (on file).
Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. For “confidentiality breach,†see EEOC v. Ford Motor Co., 531 F.3d 438 (6th Cir. 2008).
Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. Internal: Negative Evaluation, June 28, 2024 (on file).
Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. For “temporal proximity†in retaliation, see Clark County Sch. Dist. v. Breeden, 532 U.S. 268 (2001).
Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. For “constructive interference,†see 29 C.F.R. § 825.220(a).
Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. For “bad faith†in ADA, see Barnett v. U.S. Air, Inc., 228 F.3d 1105 (9th Cir. 2000).
Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. For “adverse inference,†see Zubulake v. UBS Warburg LLC, 220 F.R.D. 212 (S.D.N.Y. 2003).
Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. Internal: Payroll Inquiry Emails, July 2024 (on file).
Section VII: Material False Statements. For FMLA documentation, see 29 C.F.R. § 825.306.
Section VII: Material False Statements. For “interactive process delay,†see EEOC v. Chevron Phillips Chem. Co., 570 F.3d 606 (5th Cir. 2009).
Section VII: Material False Statements. Internal: MetLife Coordination Log, October 2024 (on file).
Section VII: Material False Statements. For “benefit eligibility,†see 29 C.F.R. § 825.301.
Section VII: Material False Statements. For “payroll data accuracy,†see FLSA: 29 U.S.C. § 211(c).
Section VII: Material False Statements. Internal: Final Paycheck Audit, August 2024 (on file).
Section VII: Material False Statements. For “system log audit,†see 29 C.F.R. § 516.6(a)(1).
Section VII: Material False Statements. For “constructive notice,†see Mullane v. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co., 339 U.S. 306 (1950).
Section VII: Material False Statements. Internal: HRIS Entry, July 1, 2024 (on file).
Section VIII: Statutory Standards. For “substantial evidence,†see Universal Camera Corp. v. NLRB, 340 U.S. 474 (1951).
Section VIII: Statutory Standards. For “summary judgment,†see Celotex Corp. v. Catrett, 477 U.S. 317 (1986).
Section VIII: Statutory Standards. For “documentary evidence,†see Fed. R. Evid. 1002.
Section VIII: Statutory Standards. For “sworn statement,†see 28 U.S.C. § 1746.
Section IX: Professional Referral. For professional responsibility, see ABA Model Rule 8.3.
Section IX: Professional Referral. For NADR complaint process, see NADR Ethics Complaints.
Section X: Workman Correspondence. Internal: ADA Accommodation Request, June 27, 2024 (on file).
Section X: Workman Correspondence. For “stalling tactic,†see EEOC Guidance on Reasonable Accommodation, Q&A 10.
Section X: Workman Correspondence. Internal: System Access Log, July 2024 (on file).
Section X: Workman Correspondence. For “pattern of non-response,†see EEOC v. AutoZone, Inc., 809 F.3d 916 (7th Cir. 2016).
Section XI: Retaliation Timeline. Internal: HR Ticket Log, July–September 2024 (on file).
Section XI: Retaliation Timeline. For “spoliation,†see Chambers v. NASCO, Inc., 501 U.S. 32 (1991).
Section XI: Retaliation Timeline. For “ongoing bad faith,†see EEOC v. Chevron Phillips Chem. Co., 570 F.3d 606 (5th Cir. 2009).
Section XI: Retaliation Timeline. Internal: HR Center Email, August 2024 (on file).
Section XII: Anticipated Defenses. For “lack of knowledge†defense, see Kolstad v. American Dental Ass’n, 527 U.S. 526 (1999).
Section XII: Anticipated Defenses. For “pretextual justification,†see Reeves v. Sanderson Plumbing Prods., Inc., 530 U.S. 133 (2000).
Section XII: Anticipated Defenses. For “procedural compliance,†see 29 C.F.R. § 1601.15(c).
Section XII: Anticipated Defenses. For “after-the-fact correction,†see EEOC v. AutoZone, Inc., 809 F.3d 916 (7th Cir. 2016).
Section XII: Anticipated Defenses. For “internal investigation,†see EEOC Compliance Manual, Section 605..
Complainant | Thomas D. Coates |
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Respondent(s) | Cox Communications, Inc., MetLife (TPA), [Other relevant parties, e.g., HR Director] |
Jurisdiction | EEOC Charge No.: 12K-2025-00001 ERISA, 29 U.S.C. § 1132 (if applicable) State Insurance Commission (for TPA Oversight) U.S. Department of Labor (for FMLA coordination) |
Date Range | Specific Violation | Evidence Ref. | Policy Section |
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June 2024 - Termination | 1. Pre-disability Earnings Inclusion (Policy §II): Commission excluded from STD payments, affecting financial security | Ex. 7A (Payroll records), 7B (STD Payment Statements) | Policy §II |
July - December 2024 | 2. Access to Workday (Policy §III): Improper restriction of Workday access, hindering leave management and record review | Ex. 7C (Workday Access Logs), 7D (Emails requesting access) | Policy §III |
September - October 2024 | 3. Extension of Disability Leave (Policy §III): Extension requests not properly evaluated or facilitated, interrupting benefits continuity | Ex. 7E (Emails requesting extensions), 7F (Denial notices) | Policy §III |
August - November 2024 | 4. Failure to Notify TPA (Policy §III): Delays or lack of communication from the TPA, reducing transparency and impacting decision-making | Ex. 7G (Complaint re TPA delays), 7H (TPA correspondence) | Policy §III |
October - December 2024 | 5. Appropriate Care and Treatment (Policy §II): Medical recommendations ignored, jeopardizing safe return-to-work plan (cite erniewood link and doctor's advice) | Ex. 7I (Physician's letter), 7J (Accommodation denials) | Policy §II |
After July 2024 (7-day waiting period) | 6. Commission Pay After Benefit Waiting Period (Policy §II): Payments based solely on base salary post-waiting period, affecting financial compensation | Ex. 7A, 7B | Policy §II |
October - December 2024 | 7. Disability Extensions via Reasonable Accommodation (Policy §III): Accommodation requests denied or delayed, impacting continued leave eligibility | Ex. 7E, 7F | Policy §III |
Ongoing throughout Leave | 8. Review of Updated Medical Guidance (Policy §III): New medical evidence ignored, compromising care and recovery during disability | Ex. 7K (Updated medical records), 7L (Lack of response from Cox) | Policy §III |
Upon Denials | 9. Communication on Denials (Policy §III): Delayed or incomplete communication about denials, impairing ability to appeal | Ex. 7F, 7M (Correspondence lacking denial reasoning) | Policy §III |
Following Claim Decisions | 10. Access to Alternative Leave Options (Policy §III): Alternative leave options not facilitated upon claim denials, impacting income continuity | Ex. 7N (Absence of communication regarding other options) | Policy §III |
October - December 2024 | 11. Request for Reasonable Accommodation (Policy §II): Return-to-work accommodation requests denied or delayed, jeopardizing safe return to work | Ex. 7O (Accommodation requests), 7J | Policy §II |
Throughout Appeals | 12. Timely Appeals Process (Policy §III): Appeal information delayed or unclear, obstructing ability to contest denials | Ex. 7P (Incomplete appeals info), 7Q (Lack of documentation) | Policy §III |
Weekly During Leave | 13. Weekly Benefit Adjustments (Policy §III): Delays in resolving discrepancies in benefits, creating financial instability (Include wage theft documentation and time card alteration) | Ex. 7R (Complaints regarding benefit errors) | Policy §III |
Prior to 01/02/2025 | 14. Compliance with TPA’s Decisions (Policy §III): Cox overruled TPA’s medical recommendations on time for return work. | Ex. 6A, 7S (communications indicating policy changes or different interpretation after being approved ) | Policy §III |
During Time Off | 15. Mental Health Considerations (Policy §II): Insufficient support for mental health conditions during disability, neglecting recovery | Ex. 7T (Lack of resources or referrals for mental health) | Policy §II |
Repeated Delays | 16. Notification of Changes to Leave (Policy §III): Lack of clear, timely updates on leave status, disrupting planning (Exhibit email from Keith) | Ex. 7U (Inconsistent communication) | Policy §III |
During Time off. | 17. No Additional Waiting Period (Policy §II): Imposed waiting periods for successive disabilities | Ex. 6A, 7S | Policy §II |
During time off | 18. Workplace System Access (Policy §III): Premature revocation of access to certain systems, creating barriers to tracking leave status. | Ex. 7C | Policy §III |
All time | 19. PTO Usage for STD Supplement (Policy §III): PTO use was mandatory but should be an option to the benefit | Ex. 7B (explaining PTO was a required), 7U (the policies on PTO). | Policy §III |
Misaligned STD and FMLA usage | 20. FMLA Coordination (Policy §III): Failure to track FMLA concurrently with STD | The TPA's record is not what Cox records state.. | Policy §III |
Statute/Regulation | Description | Policy Guidance |
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ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12112 | Failure to provide reasonable accommodation and discriminatory practices in leave management | EEOC Enforcement Guidance on Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship |
ERISA, 29 U.S.C. § 1132 | If the STD plan is governed, this violation fails to comply with plan terms, which can be a reason for ERISA filing | DOL Guidance on ERISA Compliance |
FMLA, 29 U.S.C. § 2614 | Interference with restoration rights after FMLA leave and lack of Concurrent leave of usage. | 29 C.F.R. § 825.214-.216 |
https://erniewood.neocities.org/NOW.html/0000000000adaformcoa07192024 ADA FORM | The person took the time to do an action so it is to be respected. | So there must be reasonable action. |
Assertion/Statement | Source | Contradictory Evidence | Implication |
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"Cox followed STD policy" | (Likely assertion from Cox) | The lack of information, the miscalculation, that occurred . | The statements here are false and this is to illustrate they are in non-compliance. . |
Policy Requirement | What Should Have Happened | Actual Action | Deviation |
---|---|---|---|
Accurate Benefit Payments and Transparent Communication | Accurate, consistent application of policy, timely updates | Numerous discrepancies, delays, and misinformation | Policy violations caused financial harm and emotional distress. |
Good Faith Interactive Process Under ADA | Engage in meaningful discussions, accommodating known disabilities | Obstacles to appropriate care, lack of respect for need to return to work safely. | Denying accommodations made recovery and re-entry very impossible. |
Name | Title/Role | Involvement |
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[HR Manager] | Managing day-to-day processes, not following to the form. | They did not have the training or expertise in the matter, creating a mess. |
[TPA Contact] | Managing STD claims. | They made decisions without consulting complainant.. |
Key to make sure policy changes were made . | Kia painter was to be held at highest level of responsibility. | Kia Painter failed to ensure training and resources or to respond. |
Date | Filing/Agency | Case/Reference | Status/Outcome |
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1775. This retaliatory action was in response to Anderson’s request for reasonable 1776. accommodation. 1777. Such termination constituted a retaliatory discharge in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 12203 et seq. and NRS 613.340. 1778. By taking these adverse actions, Defendant has engaged in a discriminatory practice with malice and/or with reckless disregard to Anderson’s protected rights. As a result, Anderson has been damaged.. | Federal | Nerc v. Anderson | Pattern of ignoring accommodation requests. |
Complainant | Thomas D. Coates |
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Respondent(s) | Cox Communications, Inc., MetLife, [Payroll Vendor, if applicable] |
Jurisdiction | EEOC Charge No.: 12K-2025-00001 DOJ ADA Complaint No.: 536785-LFD DOL WHD Matter: [Insert if applicable] HHS OCR HIPAA Complaint No.: [Insert if filed] Most recent adverse action: [Insert date] |
Date | Event/Action | Evidence Ref. |
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07/15/2024 | HR requests and receives confidential physician’s note regarding medical leave | Ex. 3A (email, scanned physician note) |
07/16/2024 | HR shares medical note with unauthorized parties; note is altered in HRIS | Ex. 3B (Workday log, altered note, access log) |
07/25/2024 | Payroll processes PTO/wage adjustment based on altered medical record | Ex. 3C (payroll record, PTO log) |
08/01/2024 | Misrepresented physician’s note submitted to Social Security and VEC | Ex. 3D (correspondence to SSA/VEC, copy of altered note) |
Statute/Regulation | Description | Policy Guidance |
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HIPAA, 45 C.F.R. §§ 164.502, 164.530 | Unauthorized disclosure and alteration of protected health information (PHI) | HHS HIPAA Privacy Rule Guidance |
FLSA, 29 U.S.C. § 206 et seq. | Improper wage deductions, PTO miscalculation | DOL Wage & Hour Fact Sheets #15, #53 |
Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 408 | Submission of false information to SSA | SSA Program Operations Manual |
ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12112(d) | Improper handling of medical records and confidentiality breach | EEOC ADA Enforcement Guidance, Section 6 |
Cox HR-405 / Privacy Policy | Breach of internal confidentiality and data handling policy | Cox Employee Handbook, Privacy Section |
Assertion/Statement | Source | Contradictory Evidence | Implication |
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"All medical records were handled in compliance with HIPAA" | Cox Position Statement (04/2025) | Access logs show unauthorized HR staff accessed and edited physician note (Ex. 3B) | Breach of HIPAA confidentiality |
"PTO and wage adjustments were based on accurate records" | Payroll/HR correspondence | PTO deduction based on altered medical note, not original (Ex. 3C) | FLSA and ERISA wage violation |
"No false information was submitted to SSA or VEC" | Cox/MetLife correspondence | Copy of altered note sent to SSA/VEC (Ex. 3D) | Potential Social Security Act violation |
Policy Requirement | What Should Have Happened | Actual Action | Deviation |
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HIPAA: PHI only shared with authorized personnel | Limit access to designated HR/benefits staff | Medical note accessed/edited by unauthorized users | HIPAA breach, privacy violation |
FLSA: Accurate wage/PTO calculation | Use original, unaltered physician note for payroll | PTO deducted based on altered record | Improper wage deduction |
ADA: Confidentiality of medical records | Maintain separate, secure medical files | Medical info stored in general HRIS, shared with payroll | ADA confidentiality violation |
SSA: Truthful representations | Submit original, unaltered documentation | Altered note sent to SSA/VEC | Potential fraud, reporting violation |
Name | Title/Role | Involvement |
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Azariah Workman | HR Director, Cox | Authorized/failed to prevent improper access to PHI |
MetLife Claims Processor | Disability Claims Admin | Relayed altered note to payroll/SSA |
[Payroll Staff Name] | Payroll Processing | Processed PTO/wage changes using altered record |
[IT/HRIS Admin] | System Access | Failed to restrict access to medical records |
Date | Filing/Agency | Case/Reference | Status/Outcome |
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03/10/2024 | HHS OCR | HIPAA Complaint #[Insert] | Pending |
04/15/2024 | DOL WHD | FLSA Complaint #[Insert] | Under investigation |
05/15/2025 | EEOC | 12K-2025-00001 | Pending |
Complainant | Thomas D. Coates |
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Respondent(s) | Cox Communications, Inc., MetLife, Payroll Department |
Jurisdiction | EEOC Charge No.: 12K-2025-00001 DOJ ADA Complaint No.: 536785-LFD DOL WHD Matter: Potential FLSA/FMLA violations OSHA Whistleblower Protection Program Most recent adverse action: September 2024 |
Date | Event/Action | Evidence Ref. |
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06/19/2024 | Complainant requests medical leave from supervisor | Ex. 1A (email/text and Workday log) |
06/20/2024 | Supervisor issues negative evaluation and written warning | Ex. 1B (Workday system logs showing HR Director involvement) |
06/25/2024 | Complainant formally requests correction/removal of warning | Ex. 1C (email/ticket to HR) |
07/15/2024 | Complainant files internal complaint about payroll discrepancies | Ex. 4A (internal complaint, payroll records) |
07/20/2024 | Payroll adjustments made without authorization, PTO improperly deducted | Ex. 4B (payroll records, before/after) |
08/05/2024 | Complainant notifies Chief Compliance Officer of violations | Ex. 4C (email to Ms. Painter with receipt confirmation) |
08/15/2024 | Complainant files DOL complaint regarding wage/hour violations | Ex. 4D (DOL complaint receipt) |
08/20/2024 | Further adverse payroll actions, access restrictions implemented | Ex. 4E (system access logs, payroll records) |
Statute/Regulation | Description | Policy Guidance |
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FLSA, 29 U.S.C. § 215(a)(3) | Anti-retaliation provision for wage complaints | DOL Fact Sheet #77A |
FMLA, 29 U.S.C. § 2615 | Prohibition against interference and retaliation | 29 C.F.R. § 825.220 |
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1514A | Whistleblower protection for reporting violations | OSHA Whistleblower Manual |
ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12203 | Prohibition of retaliation and coercion | EEOC Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation |
Cox HR-405 / Payroll Policy | Accurate payroll processing and documentation | Cox Employee Handbook |
Cox Whistleblower Policy | Protection for internal reporting of violations | Cox Compliance Manual |
Assertion/Statement | Source | Contradictory Evidence | Implication |
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"All payroll adjustments were properly authorized" | Cox Position Statement (04/2025) | Payroll records show unauthorized deductions after complaint (Ex. 4B) | Retaliatory payroll manipulation |
"No retaliation occurred for any protected activity" | Cox Position Statement (04/2025) | System access restrictions implemented after DOL complaint (Ex. 4E) | Direct retaliation for federal filing |
"Cox has a robust whistleblower protection program" | Cox Position Statement (04/2025) | No action taken on report to Chief Compliance Officer (Ex. 4C) | Whistleblower policy is a sham |
"Warning was not related to leave request" | Cox Position Statement (04/2025) | Workday logs show warning created one day after leave request (Ex. 1A, 1B) | Pretextual discipline, FMLA retaliation |
Policy Requirement | What Should Have Happened | Actual Action | Deviation |
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FLSA: No retaliation for wage complaints | Investigate complaint, correct errors, no adverse action | Further payroll manipulation after complaint | Direct FLSA anti-retaliation violation |
FMLA: No interference with leave rights | Process leave request without adverse action | Negative evaluation issued immediately after request | FMLA interference and retaliation |
Whistleblower Policy: Investigate reports | Chief Compliance Officer should investigate and remediate | No action taken on formal report | Policy breach, SOX violation |
Payroll Policy: Accurate processing | Maintain accurate records, proper authorization | Unauthorized adjustments, improper PTO deductions | Policy violation, potential fraud |
Name | Title/Role | Involvement |
---|---|---|
Azariah Workman | HR Director, Cox | Facilitated retaliatory warning, failed to correct |
Ms. Painter | Chief Compliance Officer | Failed to investigate whistleblower complaint |
Keith Wilson | Supervisor, Cox | Initiated retaliatory warning after leave request |
[Payroll Manager] | Payroll Department | Processed unauthorized payroll adjustments |
Date | Filing/Agency | Case/Reference | Status/Outcome |
---|---|---|---|
08/15/2024 | DOL WHD | FLSA Complaint #[Insert] | Under investigation |
09/10/2024 | OSHA | Whistleblower Complaint #[Insert] | Pending |
05/15/2025 | EEOC | 12K-2025-00001 | Pending, multiple motions |
Complainant | Thomas D. Coates |
---|---|
Respondent(s) | Cox Communications, Inc., Attorney Justin Myers |
Jurisdiction | EEOC Charge No.: 12K-2025-00001 Virginia OCR 25-3132 ABA Professional Responsibility Rules DOJ & SEC Oversight of Ethical Conduct by Corporate Counsel |
Date | Event/Action | Evidence Ref. |
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12/05/2024 | Complainant formally notifies Cox executives of intent to engage with advocacy organizations and social media platforms | Ex. 5A (Attached Amplifying Advocacy letter) |
04/11/2025 | Cox counsel (Justin Myers) asserts overbroad confidentiality in EEOC position letter, attempting to restrict complainant’s public advocacy | Ex. 5B (Attached Cox April 11, 2025 letter) |
04/17/2025 | Complainant formally rejects the attempt, citing retaliatory intent and misrepresentation of the law | Ex. 5C (Attached April 17, 2025 Response) |
Statute/Regulation | Description | Policy Guidance |
---|---|---|
ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12203(a) | Retaliation for protected activity (public advocacy) | EEOC Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation |
Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-3(a) | Retaliation for filing EEOC charge | EEOC Compliance Manual, Section 8 |
NLRA Section 7 | Interference with protected concerted activity | NLRB v. Main Street Terrace, 598 F.3d 270 (4th Cir. 2022) |
ABA Model Rule 1.13(b) | Duty of corporate counsel to report misconduct | Commentary on Rule 1.13 |
ABA Model Rule 8.4(c) | Prohibition of dishonest conduct by lawyers | Commentary on Rule 8.4 |
Assertion/Statement | Source | Contradictory Evidence | Implication |
---|---|---|---|
"Disclosure of EEOC charge materials is strictly prohibited" | Cox April 11, 2025 Position Letter | U.S. law and December 5 letter authorize disclosure (Ex. 5A, 5C) | Misrepresentation of the law, retaliatory intent |
"Coates' claims are speculative and lack merit" | Cox April 11, 2025 Position Letter | This is the only review and they cannot prove speculation, but it has been stated, | Failure to acknowledge or account for significant supporting evidence |
Policy Requirement | What Should Have Happened | Actual Action | Deviation |
---|---|---|---|
ADA/Title VII Retaliation Prohibitions | Refrain from actions that deter protected activity | Attempted to suppress public advocacy | Direct violation of retaliation laws |
ABA Rules of Professional Conduct | Provide accurate legal advice, refrain from misleading statements | Misrepresented EEOC confidentiality rules | Breach of ethical duties |
Name | Title/Role | Involvement |
---|---|---|
Justin Myers | Attorney, Littler Mendelson (for Cox) | Made misrepresentations, attempted to suppress advocacy |
[Executive(s) who approved/directed letter] | Cox Leadership | [If known, indicate approval/direction] |
Date | Filing/Agency | Case/Reference | Status/Outcome |
---|---|---|---|
12/05/2024 | Cox Executives | Notification of public advocacy | Formal communication on file |
05/15/2025 | EEOC | 12K-2025-00001 | Pending |
[If applicable] | State Bar Association | [Potential bar complaint ref #] | [Future possibility] |
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<h1><br></h1></div><h1><br></h1><h1>UNITED STATES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION<br>
NORFOLK AREA OFFICE – MID-ATLANTIC REGION</h1>
<h2>IN THE MATTER OF:</h2>
<p>
<strong>Thomas D. Coates, Claimant</strong><br>
<strong>v.</strong><br>
<strong>Cox Communications, Inc., Respondent</strong><br>
<strong>EEOC Charge No.:</strong> 12K-2025-00001<br>
<strong>DOJ ADA Complaint No.:</strong> 536785-LFD | <strong>DOL WHD Matter:</strong> [Pending]
</p>
<h2 id="notice">NOTICE OF MEMORIALIZATION OF NEW EVIDENCE AND RECONSIDERATION OF UPDATED EVIDENCE (PART A)</h2>
<p>
This submission constitutes Part A of a two-part memorialization and statutory reconsideration of both new and updated evidence relevant to Cox Communications’ April 2025 Position Statement and all associated representations, system transactions, and correspondence.<br>
Part B, forthcoming, will provide a comprehensive analysis of payroll records, the interaction of payroll with government reporting, and the impact on the IRS, Social Security Administration, Virginia Employment Commission, and the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
</p>
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<h2>Table of Contents</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="#section1">I. Introduction and Docketing Request</a></li>
<li><a href="#section2">II. Material Assertions and Representations at Issue</a></li>
<li><a href="#section3">III. Statutory and Procedural Foundation</a></li>
<li><a href="#section4">IV. Relief Sought</a></li>
<li><a href="#section5">V. Systematic Forensic Breakdown of Top 10 Infractions</a></li>
<li><a href="#section6">VI. Narrative of Retaliation and Constructive Obstruction: The Azariah Workman Event – June 28, 2024</a></li>
<li><a href="#section7">VII. Material False Statements Requiring Sworn Correction</a></li>
<li><a href="#section8">VIII. Statutory and Regulatory Standards for Veracity and Evidentiary Support</a></li>
<li><a href="#section9">IX. Professional and Agency Referral</a></li>
<li><a href="#section10">X. Addendum: Transformative Evidence – The Workman Correspondence and Its Ripple Effects</a></li>
<li><a href="#section11">XI. Addendum: Persistent Retaliation, Record Tampering, and Bad Faith (June–September 2024)</a></li>
<li><a href="#section12">XII. Addendum: Anticipated Defenses, Rationalizations, and Procedural Safeguards</a></li>
<li><a href="#section13">XIII. CoxTrack Addendum: Challenge to Unsupported Assertions in April 2025 Position Statement</a></li>
<li><a href="#section14">XIV. Declaration of Material Contradictions: MetLife Disability File versus Administrative Record</a></li>
<li><a href="#section15">XV. Violations: Addendum: Executive Knowledge, Fiduciary Breach, and the Interwoven Evidentiary Chain</a></li>
<li><a href="#section16">XVI. Protected Activity Chronology and Reporting Digest</a></li>
<li><a href="#section17">XVII. Certification and Digital Endorsement</a></li>
<li><a href="#section18">XVIII. Service Attestation</a></li>
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<h2>I. Introduction and Docketing Request</h2>
<p>
This motion and its annexes are submitted for immediate transmittal and coordinated review by the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Justice, Virginia Office of the State Inspector General, and the Office of the Governor of Virginia, as well as any other oversight body with statutory interest in the matters described herein.
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<h2>II. Material Assertions and Representations at Issue</h2>
<p>
This motion concerns not only material statements submitted by Respondent’s counsel in Cox’s April 2025 position statement to the EEOC, but also all related factual assertions, representations, and communications made by Cox’s principals, agents, and HR personnel in any form—including but not limited to:
</p>
<ul>
<li>Position statements and supplemental filings submitted to the EEOC or other agencies;</li>
<li>Emails and written correspondence by supervisors, HR, or management;</li>
<li>Teams, Slack, or other internal chat communications relevant to leave, accommodation, or discipline;</li>
<li>Workday, payroll, or HR system input and audit logs;</li>
<li>Internal notes, digital logs, and records of meetings or corrective actions;</li>
<li>Any other documented or system-captured assertion or representation made by Cox or its agents regarding Claimant’s employment, leave, discipline, or accommodation.</li>
</ul>
<p>
These statements are contradicted by direct documentary evidence and constitute perjury, retaliation, and ongoing bad faith. The Claimant specifically objects to any attempt by Respondent to “fix” or disclaim only the position statement while leaving other false or misleading assertions uncorrected in the broader record. The evidentiary chain is intentionally intertwined: any attempt to remove or alter one “link” (e.g., the position statement) will not defeat the integrity of the overall record, as other communications and system records independently corroborate the violations and inconsistencies at issue.
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<h2>III. Statutory and Procedural Foundation</h2>
<p>
This motion is submitted pursuant to:
</p><ul>
<li>42 U.S.C. § 12117(a) (ADA enforcement via Title VII procedures)</li>
<li>42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5(b) and (f)(1) (EEOC investigative authority and enforcement)</li>
<li>29 C.F.R. § 1601.15(c) and § 1601.18 (submission and use of party statements as evidence)</li>
<li>Federal Rule of Evidence 801(d)(2) (statements of an opposing party as non-hearsay)</li>
<li>EEOC-DOL-DOJ MOU (2018, revised 2022) for collaborative investigation and systemic referral</li>
</ul>
The Commission is empowered to preserve and memorialize such statements as binding admissions, subject to cross-agency evidentiary review.
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<h2>IV. Relief Sought</h2>
<p>
The Claimant respectfully requests that the EEOC and cross-agency recipients:
</p>
<ol>
<li>Enter this motion and the cited material statement into the permanent record for EEOC Charge No. 12K-2025-00001;</li>
<li>Formally memorialize the quoted material statement as a material representation in the record, subject to Rule 801(d)(2) admissions;</li>
<li>Order Cox Communications to admit, clarify, or deny this material statement within 10 business days, or else treat it as an evidentiary admission for all investigative and judicial purposes;</li>
<li>Refer any systemic findings arising from this statement to DOJ Civil Rights Division and DOL WHD;</li>
<li>Distribute a certified copy of this motion and the quoted material statement to all relevant oversight agencies for synchronized review.</li>
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<h2>V. Systematic Forensic Breakdown of Top 10 Infractions</h2>
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>#</th>
<th>Infraction</th>
<th>Individuals/Principals</th>
<th>Records & Systems</th>
<th>Forensic Data/Discovery Actions</th>
<th>Testimony/Demand</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Unsigned, Unverified Submission (29 C.F.R. § 1601.18(c))</td>
<td>Justin Miles (Outside Counsel), Kia Painter (Chief Compliance Officer), Lakita Gaines (HR Lead)</td>
<td>Final position statement file; Submission logs (EEOC portal, email); Internal approval emails</td>
<td>
Extract digital signature metadata<br>
Pull all email chains approving submission<br>
Identify all contributors and reviewers in document properties<br>
Preserve all drafts and transmission records
</td>
<td>Demand sworn affidavit from Justin Miles and Kia Painter attesting to authorship, review, and certification of all factual assertions.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Absence of Sworn Declarations</td>
<td>Kia Painter, Lakita Gaines, Inelyz Martinez, Donte Holmes</td>
<td>HR case files; Internal investigation notes; List of all managers/decision-makers referenced</td>
<td>
Identify all factual claims lacking sworn support<br>
Extract HR case file sign-off logs<br>
Pull all internal emails referencing “affidavit” or “declaration”<br>
List all witnesses for subpoena
</td>
<td>Demand sworn declarations from each named principal for every material assertion made.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Verbal Conversation Claims Unsubstantiated</td>
<td>HR Manager (assigned), Kia Painter, Donte Holmes</td>
<td>Phone logs, call records (VOIP, Teams/Zoom), Email follow-ups, HRIS notes</td>
<td>
Subpoena call logs for all dates referenced<br>
Extract Teams/Zoom/Slack call records<br>
Forensically review HRIS notes for edits/creation dates<br>
Demand production of all contemporaneous documentation
</td>
<td>Each HR principal must provide a sworn statement with date/time, attendees, and substance of every referenced conversation.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Contradictory Payroll Statements</td>
<td>Payroll Administrator, MetLife Coordinator, Ursula Rogers</td>
<td>Payroll system logs (Workday, ADP), Paystubs, IRS filings, MetLife STD claim records</td>
<td>
Pull all paystubs and payroll logs for relevant periods<br>
Compare payroll to MetLife claim periods<br>
Extract IRS/SSA reporting for same intervals<br>
Forensically analyze “Stay Pay” entries and zeroed-out pay
</td>
<td>Sworn payroll administrator and MetLife coordinator testimony on all entries, discrepancies, and reporting.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Fabricated Access/Return Narrative</td>
<td>Jennifer Melton, Inelyz Martinez</td>
<td>Physician RTW letters, ADA accommodation forms, HRIS access logs</td>
<td>
Extract and compare all RTW documentation<br>
Audit HRIS access block/restore records<br>
Subpoena physician communications
</td>
<td>Testimony from HR and medical contacts on RTW instructions, access restoration, and timeline.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Improper Footnotes to Disclaim Responsibility</td>
<td>Justin Miles (author), Cox Legal Team</td>
<td>Drafts of position statement, Email chains about footnotes, Internal legal review notes</td>
<td>
Demand production of all drafts and revision history<br>
Identify all contributors to disclaimers<br>
Subpoena legal team for rationale behind disclaimers
</td>
<td>Sworn affidavit from each legal drafter as to accuracy and intent of disclaimers.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Misrepresentation of Performance Records</td>
<td>Donte Holmes, Scorecard Administrator, Performance Coach</td>
<td>Scorecard logs, Performance review emails, Accommodation request records</td>
<td>
Pull all performance review drafts and final versions<br>
Audit for edits after accommodation requests<br>
Compare timeline to ADA/FMLA requests
</td>
<td>Sworn testimony from all reviewers on content, timing, and knowledge of accommodations.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Disregard of Disability Status in Harassment Claims</td>
<td>Supervisors, HR Compliance, Jennifer Melton</td>
<td>Medical records, Email notifications, HR complaint logs</td>
<td>
Extract all emails referencing disability or ADA<br>
Audit HR complaint system for entries and responses<br>
Subpoena supervisors for knowledge and response
</td>
<td>Testimony from all involved on knowledge of disability and steps taken.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Absence of Internal Investigation or Documentation</td>
<td>Lakita Gaines, Internal HR Compliance Officer, Ursula Rogers</td>
<td>Internal investigation files, Interview notes, HRIS audit logs</td>
<td>
Demand all investigation notes and logs<br>
Subpoena all interview participants<br>
Forensically review HRIS for undeclared edits
</td>
<td>Sworn affidavits from all compliance officers regarding investigation scope and findings.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Improper Grouping of EEOC Matters</td>
<td>Alexander Perez (EEOC), Cox Legal Team</td>
<td>EEOC charge files, Internal legal memos, Correspondence with EEOC</td>
<td>
Pull all correspondence regarding charge grouping<br>
Audit EEOC and Cox records for consolidation discussions<br>
Identify all legal team members involved
</td>
<td>Sworn testimony from Perez and Cox legal on rationale, process, and due process compliance.</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<a class="backlink" href="#notice"><h3><span style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; font-weight: bolder; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: medium;">All individuals above are required to:</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; background-color: rgb(255, 251, 230);"></span><ul class="list-disc pl-6 mt-2" style="margin: 0.5rem 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5rem; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000;">Preserve and produce all emails, internal chat logs (Teams, Slack), Workday/HRIS records, and any documentation relating to leave, accommodation, payroll, discipline, compliance, or any matter relevant to this proceeding;</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000;">Provide sworn affidavits or be available for deposition/interview regarding their knowledge, decisions, and participation in the creation, approval, or dissemination of the Cox April 2025 Position Statement and any related communications, system entries, or actions impacting the Complainant or this case;</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000;">Correct the record for any false, misleading, or unsupported statements for which they were responsible or had knowledge, whether in the position statement or any other form or forum;</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000;">Comply with all legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and preservation of the record for EEOC, DOL, DOJ, and judicial review.</li></ul><p class="mt-4" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; margin: 1rem 0px 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; font-weight: bolder;">Failure to comply will be memorialized as non-response, subject to adverse inference, sanctions, and referral for further agency or judicial action. This memorialization is ongoing and encompasses all conduct, statements, and evidence relevant to these proceedings, not limited to the position statement alone.</span></p><p class="mt-4" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; margin: 1rem 0px 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; font-weight: bolder;"><br></span></p></h3></a><a class="backlink" href="#notice">Back to Table of Contents</a>
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<h2>VI. Narrative of Retaliation and Constructive Obstruction: The Azariah Workman Event – June 28, 2024</h2>
<p>
<strong>Preservation and Legal Notification:</strong><br>
This event and analysis are hereby entered into the permanent record for EEOC Charge No. 12K-2025-00001 and all cross-agency referrals. All parties, including Cox Communications, its agents, and oversight agencies, are notified of their obligation to preserve all related payroll, system, and correspondence records for independent review and audit. Any attempt to “amend,” disclaim, or distance from these actions will not defeat the integrity of the preserved record, as the evidentiary chain is independently corroborated by system logs, emails, and contemporaneous documentation.
</p>
<h3>I. Factual Recitation</h3>
<p>
On June 28, 2024, Thomas D. Coates requested a confidential meeting with his manager, Azariah Workman, to discuss emergent medical concerns related to exacerbated cardiac symptoms and acute stress resulting from his son’s illness. This request was made with the expectation of confidentiality, consistent with ADA mandates that protect medical disclosures.
</p>
<p>
Despite the private nature of the request, Ms. Workman summoned multiple individuals, including two of Coates’s direct supervisors and a third manager who was not assigned to him nor previously involved in his supervision. This third party had no legitimate role in the matter and no permissible reason under EEOC confidentiality standards to be privy to sensitive medical discussions.
</p>
<p>
During the meeting, Coates disclosed that he was experiencing chest pains and acute stress. Upon hearing this, Ms. Workman acknowledged the seriousness of the symptoms and verbally stated that she was granting him two paid medical days off to seek care. She told him:
</p>
<blockquote>
"I’m going to give you two days of paid medical leave so that you can go to the doctor and get yourself taken care of."
</blockquote>
<p>
However, within hours of that interaction, Ms. Workman accessed the Workday system and suspended Coates’s pay, a decision also reflected in PeopleSoft and Workday audit logs. No additional medical information had been submitted to justify this modification, and no new events occurred that would explain this shift. Importantly, Coates was not notified in advance nor given an opportunity to respond.
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Furthermore, within 72 hours, Ms. Workman initiated a negative performance evaluation, directly following his disclosure and request for medical accommodation—an evaluation that appears backdated in the system and was created after she was informed of his protected medical condition.
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He was not remunerated again for nearly 30 days, despite repeated efforts to resolve the issue with HR, supervisors, and internal support systems.
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<h3>II. Human Impact and Statutory Protections Violated</h3>
<table>
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<th>What Should Have Occurred</th>
<th>What Actually Occurred</th>
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Under 42 U.S.C. § 12112(d)(4)(C) (ADA confidentiality), only individuals involved in HR or with direct medical accommodation responsibilities should have been present during any discussion of medical conditions.
</td>
<td>
A confidential medical disclosure was made in a compromised environment.
</td>
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<td>
Under 29 C.F.R. § 1630.14(c), medical information must be kept confidential and separate from personnel files, and not shared without direct necessity.
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<td>
A verbal accommodation (2 days of paid medical leave) was given but reversed within hours via a payroll intervention.
</td>
</tr>
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<td>
Under 29 C.F.R. § 825.302 & § 825.303 (FMLA), when an employee discloses a serious health condition, the employer must facilitate—not obstruct—medical leave requests.
</td>
<td>
Pay was cut off immediately following the disclosure of a disability-related health crisis.
</td>
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<td>
Under 29 C.F.R. § 1602.14, adverse action following the initiation of an accommodation or leave request triggers a presumption of retaliation, which must be rebutted with objective evidence.
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<td>
A negative evaluation was initiated while the employee was under medical distress and after invoking ADA and FMLA protections.
</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<h3>III. Statutory Violations Identified</h3>
<ol>
<li>Retaliation under ADA Title I: 42 U.S.C. § 12203(a) prohibits retaliation against an individual for requesting reasonable accommodations or reporting discrimination.</li>
<li>Constructive Obstruction of Medical Leave (FMLA): 29 U.S.C. § 2615(a)(1)-(2) prohibits employers from interfering with or retaliating against the use of FMLA-protected leave. Chest pain and physician care are triggers under serious health condition definitions.</li>
<li>Violation of EEOC Confidentiality Standards: 29 C.F.R. § 1630.14(c)(1)(i) prohibits the disclosure of confidential medical information to unauthorized personnel.</li>
<li>Failure to Engage in Good-Faith Interactive Process: EEOC Guidance mandates employers to actively assist in accommodation after disclosure. Instead, the employer took punitive action.</li>
<li>Constructive Discharge and Payroll Withholding: Cutting pay following a protected medical disclosure, without notice or process, constitutes constructive interference under 29 C.F.R. § 1602.14 and can rise to constructive discharge if continued.</li>
<li>Bad Faith Retaliatory Documentation: The creation of an unprompted negative evaluation, temporally adjacent to a medical disclosure, demonstrates retaliatory animus and violates 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-3(a).</li>
</ol>
<h3>IV. Pretextual Conduct and Contradictions in the Record</h3>
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<th>Cox Position Statement Claim</th>
<th>Contradicted By</th>
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<td>The position statement asserts that Cox “worked cooperatively with Mr. Coates to facilitate his return.”</td>
<td>June 28 incident where a medical disclosure was immediately met with loss of pay and negative evaluation.</td>
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<td>Cox claims “Mr. Coates never presented documentation supporting his claims.”</td>
<td>Real-time, verbal disclosure of medical crisis followed by payroll action before any documentation could be submitted.</td>
</tr>
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<td>Cox claims “retaliation claims are unsupported.”</td>
<td>The temporal proximity of disclosure, retaliatory payroll action, and bad evaluation are classic “but-for” causation under EEOC Enforcement Guidance.</td>
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<td>Performance evaluation began after disclosure, not as part of routine process.</td>
<td>System records and audit logs confirm timing and sequence.</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
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margin: 0px 0px 1rem; color: rgb(23, 69, 122); padding-bottom: 0.5rem;">Ongoing Timeline, Record Falsification, and Bad Faith</h2><h3><section id="ongoing-retaliation" class="section-container" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border: 2px solid rgb(34, 34, 34); background: rgb(248, 250, 252); border-radius: 12px; padding: 2rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; box-shadow: rgb(187, 187, 187) 0px 2px 8px; color: rgb(31, 41, 55); font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><p class="text-gray-700 leading-relaxed" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); margin: 0px; line-height: 1.625; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(55, 65, 81);">This timeline meticulously chronicles a persistent pattern of misconduct and alleged actions, detailing specific events and communications that unequivocally demonstrate a profound disregard for the Complainant's rights and a manifest absence of good faith.</p><ul class="list-disc list-inside text-gray-600 space-y-2 mt-4" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); list-style-position: inside; list-style-image: initial; margin: 1rem 0px 0px; padding: 0px; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(75, 85, 99);"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; 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--tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); font-weight: bolder;">June 19, 2024:</span> Complainant formally requests medical leave from his supervisor, Donte Holmes. The supervisor subsequently provides instructions regarding FMLA and medical leave via the Employee Service Center (ESC).<p class="text-gray-500 text-sm italic ml-5" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.25rem; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25rem; font-style: italic; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(107, 114, 128);">Proof: Contemporaneous email/text correspondence and Workday logs.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-space-y-reverse: 0; margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); font-weight: bolder;">June 20, 2024:</span> The supervisor, with direct assistance from HR Director Azariah Workman (as evidenced by Workday system logs), generates and issues a negative evaluation and written warning. This action occurs immediately subsequent to the protected leave request.<p class="text-gray-500 text-sm italic ml-5" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.25rem; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25rem; font-style: italic; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(107, 114, 128);">Proof: Workday system logs.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-space-y-reverse: 0; margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); font-weight: bolder;">June 25, 2024:</span> Complainant formally requests the correction and removal of the improper warning from HR and management.<p class="text-gray-500 text-sm italic ml-5" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.25rem; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25rem; font-style: italic; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(107, 114, 128);">Proof: Email/ticket submitted to HR.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-space-y-reverse: 0; margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); font-weight: bolder;">July–August 2024:</span> Complainant continues to pursue resolution, submitting additional requests and tickets to HR. Cox/HR fails to act promptly or to provide written confirmation of the warning's removal.<p class="text-gray-500 text-sm italic ml-5" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.25rem; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25rem; font-style: italic; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(107, 114, 128);">Proof: HR ticket logs and email chains.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-space-y-reverse: 0; margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); font-weight: bolder;">September 2024:</span> Despite numerous requests and HR’s eventual acknowledgment that the warning should have been rescinded, the written warning remains in the Complainant's record and is referenced by Cox in ongoing proceedings and position statements.<p class="text-gray-500 text-sm italic ml-5" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.25rem; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25rem; font-style: italic; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(107, 114, 128);">Proof: Email chains, HR ticket logs, and screenshots.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-space-y-reverse: 0; margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); font-weight: bolder;">June 27, 2024:</span> Azariah Workman provides the "Physician Accommodation Request" form, yet subsequently alleges that the process was not adhered to or that documentation was deficient.<p class="text-gray-500 text-sm italic ml-5" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.25rem; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25rem; font-style: italic; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(107, 114, 128);">Proof: Workman’s own system logs.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-space-y-reverse: 0; margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); font-weight: bolder;">July 1–18, 2024:</span> Complainant repeatedly seeks resolution for outstanding payroll, leave, and accommodation issues. Workman’s responses during this period are characterized by delay, vagueness, and a lack of substantive engagement.<p class="text-gray-500 text-sm italic ml-5" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.25rem; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25rem; font-style: italic; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(107, 114, 128);">Proof: Documented correspondence.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-space-y-reverse: 0; margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); font-weight: bolder;">July 9, 2024:</span> Workman acknowledges receipt of the accommodation request but merely offers to “discuss the details further when you return from your leave in September”. This constitutes a deliberate stalling tactic, directly contravening the ADA’s requirement for a prompt interactive process.<p class="text-gray-500 text-sm italic ml-5" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.25rem; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25rem; font-style: italic; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(107, 114, 128);">Proof: Email correspondence.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-space-y-reverse: 0; margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); font-weight: bolder;">July 11, 2024:</span> Workman asserts that Complainant unilaterally closed his own leave case and is "not on an an approved leave". This assertion disregards the underlying actions and Workman's direct role in obstructing the accommodation process.<p class="text-gray-500 text-sm italic ml-5" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.25rem; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25rem; font-style: italic; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(107, 114, 128);">Proof: Comparison of Workman’s statements versus Complainant’s documented record.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-space-y-reverse: 0; margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); font-weight: bolder;">July 18, 2024:</span> Complainant meticulously documents a comprehensive list of unresolved issues, including payroll discrepancies, system access impediments, and failures in ADA/FMLA compliance. Workman’s continued lack of substantive response provides further evidence of ongoing bad faith.<p class="text-gray-500 text-sm italic ml-5" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.25rem; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25rem; font-style: italic; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(107, 114, 128);">Proof: Complainant’s detailed documentation.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-space-y-reverse: 0; margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); font-weight: bolder;">Late July–September 2024:</span> Despite repeated outreach efforts, Workman and HR fail to correct records, restore pay, or rectify ADA/FMLA violations. The written warning, despite having been rescinded, remains in the record, and pay cessation is directly traceable to Workman’s actions.<p class="text-gray-500 text-sm italic ml-5" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.25rem; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25rem; font-style: italic; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(107, 114, 128);">Proof: Correspondence and payroll records.</p></li></ul><div class="subsection-title" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;">Legal & Evidentiary Implications:</div><ul class="list-disc list-inside text-gray-600 space-y-1" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); list-style-position: inside; list-style-image: initial; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(75, 85, 99);"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); font-weight: bolder;">Direct Action:</span> The temporal proximity—less than 24 hours—between the Complainant's protected activity (request for leave) and the adverse employment action (issuance of a written warning) constitutes classic "smoking gun" evidence of action under 42 U.S.C. § 12203(a) and EEOC Enforcement Guidance.</li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-space-y-reverse: 0; margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); font-weight: bolder;">Perjury and False Statements:</span> Cox's position statement falsely claims that the warning predated the leave request. Documentary evidence incontrovertibly proves the inverse, thereby constituting perjury under 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and providing grounds for an adverse inference.</li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-space-y-reverse: 0; margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); font-weight: bolder;">Ongoing Bad Faith and Record Falsification:</span> Cox's persistent failure to remove the rescinded warning, notwithstanding HR's prior confirmation of its removal, signifies ongoing bad faith and potentially spoliation of evidence.</li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-space-y-reverse: 0; margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); font-weight: bolder;">Continued Misrepresentation:</span> Cox's sustained reference to the rescinded warning in agency filings, subsequent to being formally notified of its removal, demonstrates knowing misrepresentation and may constitute obstruction of justice.</li></ul><div class="subsection-title" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;">Paradigm Shift – How This Changes the Legal Landscape:</div><ul class="list-disc list-inside text-gray-600 space-y-1" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); list-style-position: inside; list-style-image: initial; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(75, 85, 99);"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);">All subsequent statements, policies, and denials issued by Cox Communications must be critically re-evaluated in light of this initial, documented act of action and bad faith. Every assertion of "policy compliance" or "good faith" is inherently tainted by Ms. Workman’s central role in the foundational violation.</li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-space-y-reverse: 0; margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); font-weight: bolder;">Perjury and False Statements:</span> Ms. Workman's and Cox's continued misrepresentations to the EEOC are not mere oversights; they are deliberate, knowing falsehoods subject to legal sanction and adverse inference.</li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-space-y-reverse: 0; margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); font-weight: bolder;">Systemic Failure:</span> The cumulative correspondence and evidentiary record reveal not isolated errors, but rather a systemic pattern of action, undue delay, and concerted efforts to conceal pertinent information.</li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-space-y-reverse: 0; margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); font-weight: bolder;">Notice to EEOC and All Agencies:</span> The EEOC's failure to adequately address these documented issues, despite having been provided with compelling evidence months prior, itself represents a procedural deficiency and fully justifies the Complainant's demand for sworn affidavits, cross-examination, and comprehensive cross-agency enforcement.</li><li></li></ul></section><div class="flex justify-end mt-8" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); margin-top: 2rem; display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; color: rgb(31, 41, 55); font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></h3><h3><div class="flex justify-end mt-8" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); margin-top: 2rem; display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; color: rgb(31, 41, 55); font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://erniewood.neocities.org/NOW.html/.000.000.000.000.ggwmni1#table-of-contents" class="inline-flex items-center px-4 py-2 text-sm font-medium text-blue-700 bg-blue-100 rounded-md hover:bg-blue-200 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 focus:ring-offset-2 transition-colors duration-200" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); color: rgb(29, 78, 216); text-decoration: inherit; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; border-radius: 0.375rem; --tw-bg-opacity: 1; background-color: rgb(219, 234, 254); padding: 0.5rem 1rem; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25rem; --tw-text-opacity: 1; transition-property: color, background-color, border-color, text-decoration-color, fill, stroke, -webkit-text-decoration-color; transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); transition-duration: 200ms;">Return to Table of Contents</a></div></h3><h2 class="section-title" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 2px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235) rgb(229, 231, 235) rgb(144, 202, 249); font-size: 1.5rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; color: rgb(23, 69, 122); padding-bottom: 0.5rem;"><br></h2><h3>V. Legal Designation of the Violation</h3>
<ul>
<li>Constructive Obstruction of ADA Rights</li>
<li>Retaliation for Protected Medical Disclosure</li>
<li>Payroll Retaliation (WHD/DOL)</li>
<li>Violation of Confidentiality and Due Process</li>
</ul><div><br></div>
<h3>VI. Call to Action for Agencies and Record Review</h3>
<p>
This singular incident should be formally memorialized and transmitted to:
</p><ul>
<li>EEOC (Charge No. 12K-2025-00001) – Retaliation, failure to accommodate, due process denial</li>
<li>DOL WHD – Unlawful payroll withholding</li>
<li>DOJ Civil Rights Division – Disability-based discrimination</li>
<li>OSIG Virginia – State-level labor violations</li>
<li>IRS/SSA – For wage/tax misreporting review</li>
</ul>
All parties and agencies are requested to preserve, review, and incorporate this incident and its evidentiary record in accordance with applicable law.</div><div class="section" id="section6"><div class="notice" style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 2px solid rgb(178, 34, 34); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; background: rgb(255, 251, 230); padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 25px; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; font-weight: bolder;">Memorialization and Legal Notice:</span><ul class="list-disc pl-6 mt-2" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; margin: 0.5rem 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5rem;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000;">This incident is entered into the permanent record and is subject to cross-agency and judicial review.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000;">Any attempt to disclaim, “fix,†or distance from these actions will not defeat the evidentiary chain, as the record is independently corroborated by system logs, emails, and contemporaneous documentation.</li><li></li></ul></div>
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<h2>VII. Material False Statements Requiring Sworn Correction</h2><div><br><section id="key-contradictions" class="section-container" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border: 2px solid rgb(34, 34, 34); background: rgb(248, 250, 252); border-radius: 12px; padding: 2rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; box-shadow: rgb(187, 187, 187) 0px 2px 8px; color: rgb(31, 41, 55); font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: medium;"><h2 class="section-title" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 2px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235) rgb(229, 231, 235) rgb(144, 202, 249); font-size: 1.5rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; color: rgb(23, 69, 122); padding-bottom: 0.5rem;">Material Contradictions: MetLife File vs. Cox Position Statement</h2><div class="overflow-x-auto" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); overflow-x: auto;"><table class="min-w-full border border-gray-400 bg-gray-100 rounded-lg shadow" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 1px 3px 0 rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 1px 2px -1px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1); --tw-shadow-colored: 0 1px 3px 0 var(--tw-shadow-color), 0 1px 2px -1px var(--tw-shadow-color); --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(156, 163, 175); text-indent: 0px; min-width: 100%; border-radius: 0.5rem; --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-bg-opacity: 1; background-color: rgb(243, 244, 246); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0px 0px 0px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0px 0px 0px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 1px 3px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 1px 2px -1px;"><thead style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><th class="table-header border-b" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background-color: rgb(224, 231, 239); color: rgb(23, 69, 122); padding: 0.75rem 1rem;">MetLife Disability File / Complainant's Record</th><th class="table-header border-b" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background-color: rgb(224, 231, 239); color: rgb(23, 69, 122); padding: 0.75rem 1rem;">Cox Position Statement Claim</th><th class="table-header border-b" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background-color: rgb(224, 231, 239); color: rgb(23, 69, 122); padding: 0.75rem 1rem;">Contradiction / Legal Basis</th></tr></thead><tbody style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Your disability claim was received on May 28, 2024 and approved for the period June 3, 2024 through July 1, 2024. (MetLife Letter, June 3, 2024)</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">No leave or accommodation was requested for absences in June 2024. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.2)</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Contradicts assertion of no request. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.9</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Employer contact: HR was notified of your claim on May 29, 2024. (MetLife File, May 29, 2024)</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Unaware of any disability claim or need for accommodation prior to disciplinary action. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.3)</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Contradicts claim of lack of notice. 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Medical documentation received and accepted June 2, 2024. (MetLife File, June 2, 2024)</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">No medical documentation was ever provided to support absences. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.4)</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Contradicts assertion. 29 C.F.R. § 825.302(c)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Approved for Short-Term Disability (STD) benefits for June 3 - July 1, 2024. (MetLife Letter, June 3, 2024)</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Absent without leave and subject to corrective action for the same period. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.5)</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Contradicts payroll/discipline records. 29 C.F.R. § 825.220</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Employer failed to respond to MetLife's request for additional information on June 5, 2024. (MetLife File, June 5, 2024)</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Fully cooperated with all disability claims and requests. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, р.6)</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Demonstrates lack of cooperation. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(0)(3)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Claim approved based on medical necessity and documentation provided. (MetLife Letter, June 3, 2024)</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">No documentation was ever provided. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.4)</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Contradicts claim. 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Disability claim covers all absences from June 3, 2024 through July 1, 2024. (MetLife File, July 1, 2024)</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Absences in June were unexcused and subject to corrective action. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.5)</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Contradicts basis for discipline. 29 C.F.R. § 825.220(c)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Return-to-work date set for July 2, 2024. (MetLife Letter, July 1, 2024)</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">No expected return-to-work date communicated. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.6)</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Contradicts claim. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(0)(3)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Employee notified of right to appeal any denial or reduction in benefits. (MetLife Letter, July 1, 2024)</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">No rights or benefits denied. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.7)</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Contradicts assertion. 29 C.F.R. § 825.300</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Employer failed to provide requested payroll information to MetLife. (MetLife File, June 10, 2024)</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">All necessary payroll and employment information provided. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.8)</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Contradicts claim. 29 C.F.R. § 825.500</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">STD benefit payments issued for June 3 - July 1, 2024. (MetLife File, July 1, 2024)</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Not entitled to any paid leave or disability benefits. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.9)</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Contradicts payroll records. 29 C.F.R. § 825.215</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Employer delayed response to MetLife's request for employment verification. (MetLife File, June 10, 2024)</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Responded promptly to all requests. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, р.10)</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Contradicts MetLife's record. 29 C.F.R. § 825.300(b)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Claim file includes all medical and employment documentation required. (MetLife File, July 1, 2024)</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">No documentation was ever received. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, p.11)</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Contradicts claim. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.14(c)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">MetLife notified employer of employee's protected status under ADA and FMLA. (MetLife File, June 3, 2024)</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Unaware of any protected status or need for accommodation. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, р.12)</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Contradicts assertion. 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Employee engaged in protected activity by filing a disability claim. (MetLife File, May 28, 2024)</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">No protected activity occurred prior to corrective action. (Position Statement, April 11, 2025, р.13)</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Contradicts timeline. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.12</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">MetLife confirmed receipt of updated medical restrictions on October 22, 2024. Approved included phased return and remote work. (Exhibit J)</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Cox did not receive any updated restrictions after the initial documentation. (SOP, p.29). Mr. Coates rejected all accommodations. (SOP, p.12)</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Contradicts interactive process obligations. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(0)(3) Misrepresents acceptance. 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Employee medically cleared to return with restrictions Nov. 21, 2024.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Mr. Coates never communicated readiness to return. (SOP, p.31)</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">False claim regarding communication. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.9(d)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Employer failed to respond to multiple coordination requests from MetLife.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Cox collaborated fully with MetLife.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Evidence of non-cooperation. 29 C.F.R. § 825.300(c)(1)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Pay inconsistencies noted and reported to MetLife.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">All pay records were accurate and verified.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Contradiction over payroll truthfulness. 29 C.F.R. § 825.500(g)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Leave approved through July 1, 2024, and again through Nov. 20, 2024.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Leave was never officially approved for those dates.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Contradicts documentation and payments. 29 C.F.R. § 825.216(a)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Medical release submitted for Nov. 21, 2024 RTW.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Mr. Coates failed to submit timely RTW letter. (SOP, p.30)</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Documented submission exists. 29 C.F.R. § 825.302(c)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">No indication of voluntary resignation.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Employee voluntarily resigned by failing to return.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Misrepresents ADA/family leave protections. 29 C.F.R. § 825.220(b)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Employee status changed prior to appeal period expiration.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">All employee rights and appeal periods were honored.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Due process breach. 29 C.F.R. § 825.300(d)(1)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">System notes reflect delay in pay processing after June 28.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">No delay in pay noted in system.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Evidence conflict, possible wage violation. 29 C.F.R. § 541.602(a)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Workday logs show adjustments made retroactively.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">No retroactive changes occurred.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Log audit discrepancy. 29 C.F.R. § 516.6(a)(1)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Employer instructed MetLife to pause STD case review.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Cox had no role in STD decision-making.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Undermines impartiality. 29 C.F.R. § 825.308(b)(2)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Benefit enrollment prevented due to HR inaction.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Employee failed to enroll despite assistance.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Obstructive practices. 29 C.F.R. § 825.220(a)(2)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">MetLife notified Cox of ADA coverage status.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Cox unaware of ADA-qualified condition.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Constructive notice ignored. 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(4)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">System logs show benefit eligibility review delayed by Cox.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">No delay occurred; employee failed to complete process.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Delay attributed incorrectly. 29 C.F.R. § 825.301(a)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Internal logs show repeated employee inquiries.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Mr. Coates made no attempt to contact HR after 7/1/24.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Misrepresentation of engagement. 29 C.F.R. § 825.302(c)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Short-term disability approval not reversed until August.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Mr. Coates was denied benefits in early July.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Contradictory benefit timing. 29 C.F.R. § 825.212(b)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Cox provided MetLife incorrect payroll data.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">All payroll data was accurate and verified.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Contradiction. FLSA: 29 U.S.C. § 211(c)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Interactive process began July 2024.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Interactive process began in October.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Delayed engagement violates law. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(0)(3)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Case documented as 'medical leave' on July 1 in Workday.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">July 1 was unauthorized absence.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Misclassification. 29 C.F.R. § 825.302(d)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">No disciplinary action should occur while on STD.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Corrective action issued June 27 despite STD application.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Interference with leave rights. 29 C.F.R. § 825.220(c)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Physician documentation received and logged.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">No valid medical documentation ever submitted.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Direct contradiction. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.14(c)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Accommodation request formally submitted Oct. 22.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Employee delayed request.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Fabricated delay. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.9</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Pay halted June 28 with no written justification.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Employee resigned or did not return.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Payroll discontinuation as retaliation. FLSA § 206</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">MetLife confirmed disability due to cardiac condition.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">No known disability confirmed.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Ignoring diagnosed condition. 42 U.S.C. § 12102(1)(A)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">System flagged conflicting evaluations after leave discussion.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Evaluations unrelated to medical status.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Temporal retaliation. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.12(a)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Workday shows HR entries altered post-meeting on June 28.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">No retroactive changes were made.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">System alteration implicates retaliation. 29 C.F.R. § 825.500</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Employee requested updated job functions.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Mr. Coates never inquired about duties.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Denial of interactive engagement. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(0)(3)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Final paycheck inconsistencies reported but not addressed.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">All pay was correct.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Pay inquiry neglect. FLSA § 207(e)</td></tr><tr style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Disability claim upheld despite Cox's lack of cooperation.</td><td class="table-cell border-r" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Cox fully cooperated.</td><td class="table-cell" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); background: rgb(245, 247, 250); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top;">Discrepancy noted by third party. 29 C.F.R. § 825.307(b)</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p class="mt-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); margin: 1rem 0px 0px; line-height: 1.625; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(55, 65, 81);">These significant contradictions serve as compelling evidence of record falsification, a demonstrable failure to provide reasonable accommodation, interference with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rights, and potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility Act (HIPAA). Their memorialization is imperative, as they represent material admissions subject to both cross-agency audit and enforcement actions.</p></section><div class="flex justify-end mt-8" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); margin-top: 2rem; display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; color: rgb(31, 41, 55); font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://erniewood.neocities.org/NOW.html/.000.000.000.000adv87#table-of-contents" class="inline-flex items-center px-4 py-2 text-sm font-medium text-blue-700 bg-blue-100 rounded-md hover:bg-blue-200 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 focus:ring-offset-2 transition-colors duration-200" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); color: rgb(29, 78, 216); text-decoration: inherit; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; border-radius: 0.375rem; --tw-bg-opacity: 1; background-color: rgb(191, 219, 254); padding: 0.5rem 1rem; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.25rem; --tw-text-opacity: 1; transition-property: color, background-color, border-color, text-decoration-color, fill, stroke, -webkit-text-decoration-color; transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); transition-duration: 200ms;">Return to Table of Contents</a></div></div>
<h2 class="section-title text-xl font-semibold mb-4" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 2px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235) rgb(229, 231, 235) rgb(23, 72, 183); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; margin: 40px 0px 1rem; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.75rem; color: rgb(0, 34, 68); padding-bottom: 8px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> IMMINENT SUBMISSION OF CRUCIAL EVIDENCE</h2><p class="text-gray-800 mb-4" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(31, 41, 55); font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: medium;">I hereby notify the District Office and all oversight agencies that, in the coming days, I will be submitting a comprehensive series of motions and evidentiary addenda. These will include, but are not limited to:</p><ul class="list-disc pl-5 text-gray-800 mb-4" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.25rem; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(31, 41, 55); font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: medium;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000;">Medical documentation (ADA, FMLA, HIPAA-protected)</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000;">Payroll and IRS/SSA reporting records</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000;">Evidence of confidentiality and data handling violations</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000;">Detailed timelines of retaliation, record falsification, and bad faith</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000;">Cross-agency correspondence and legal filings</li></ul><p class="text-gray-800 mb-4" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(31, 41, 55); font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: medium;">This evidence is crucial to the fair adjudication of this matter and must be reviewed by an impartial and procedurally compliant investigator.</p>
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<h2>VIII. Statutory and Regulatory Standards for Veracity and Evidentiary Support</h2>
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This addendum is submitted in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), federal law, and recognized standards of legal practice. The following statutes, regulations, and agency guidance mandate that all factual statements, legal arguments, and position statements submitted in administrative and judicial proceedings must be accurate, succinct, and supported by evidence. Unsupported assertions, speculation, or mischaracterizations are improper and should be stricken or disregarded.
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<li><strong>EEOC Standards and Guidance:</strong>
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<li>EEOC Quality Practices for Effective Position Statements</li>
<li>EEOC Enforcement Guidance (29 C.F.R. § 1601.15)</li>
<li>EEOC Federal Sector Management Directive 110 (MD-110)</li>
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<li><strong>Other Federal Agency Standards:</strong>
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<li>U.S. Department of Labor (DOL): 5 U.S.C. § 556(d) (Administrative Procedure Act)</li>
<li>U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) ADA Investigations</li>
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<li><strong>Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 56 (Summary Judgment):</strong>
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<li>Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(c)</li>
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<li><strong>Professional Standards and Best Practices:</strong>
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<li>National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR) - Code of Conduct</li>
<li>American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rule 3.3</li>
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<h2>IX. Professional and Agency Referral</h2>
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In light of these standards, the Claimant respectfully requests that the Cox April 2025 Position Statement be referred to the National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR), the American Bar Association (ABA) Professional Responsibility Committee, or a similar professional standards body for independent review. The purpose is to determine whether the statement meets the standards of accuracy, evidentiary support, and professional responsibility required by federal law and agency practice.
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<h2>X. Addendum: Transformative Evidence – The Workman Correspondence and Its Ripple Effects</h2>
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<h2>XI. Addendum: Persistent Retaliation, Record Tampering, and Bad Faith (June–September 2024)</h2><div><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>I. PARTIES AND JURISDICTION</h2><table><tbody><tr><th>Complainant</th><td>Thomas D. Coates</td></tr><tr><th>Respondent(s)</th><td>Cox Communications, Inc., Keith Wilson, Jennifer Melton</td></tr><tr><th>Jurisdiction</th><td>EEOC Charge No.: 12K-2025-00001<br>U.S. District Court (Potential Claim)<br>Federal Labor Relations Authority (Unfair Labor Practice Implicated)<br>US Merit system protection act (if US military employed with Cox)</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>II. TIMELINE OF EVENTS</h2><table><tbody><tr><th>Date</th><th>Event/Action</th><th>Evidence Ref.</th></tr><tr><td>07/19/2024</td><td>Complainant is told that his job may not be held if you took too much time.</td><td>https://erniewood.neocities.org/NOW.html/0000000000adaformcoa07192024</td></tr><tr><td>12/30/2024</td><td>"Unpaid leave of absence was approved through December 29, 2024. You were provided with clear instructions regarding the expectation that you return to work on December 30, 2024. You failed to do so.",</td><td>emails from Jennifer Melton on December 9, 2024 and December 31, 2024, and from me on January 1, 2024, Keith Wilson letter Exhibit 6A</td></tr><tr><td>01/02/2025</td><td>Clear instructions to return to work on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. Unfortunately, you did not report to work as scheduled, nor did you provide the required return-to-work release documentation.", Keith Wilson letter, email Ex 6A</td><td>https://erniewood.neocities.org/NOW.html/0000000000adaformcoa07192024</td></tr><tr><td>01/03/2025</td><td>Voluntary resignation" Ex6A letter, email Exhibit 6A</td><td>https://erniewood.neocities.org/NOW.html/0000000000adaformcoa07192024</td></tr><tr><td>01/03/2025</td><td>I will immediately fix it and present the full text directly on screen from now on, or I will provide HTML copyable code, never an image or an inaccessible format unless you explicitly ask for it. Ex 6A letter, email Exhibit 6A Let’s correct it right now. Here’s the full scaffolded, formal, detailed report based on your "Formal Demand for Remediation" email — laid out properly in clear, structured text directly here:</td><td>Ex 6B</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>III. STATUTES AND POLICIES VIOLATED</h2><table><tbody><tr><th>Statute/Regulation</th><th>Description</th><th>Policy Guidance</th></tr><tr><td class="red">ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A)</td><td>Failure to engage in a good faith interactive process to find reasonable accommodation and the doctor stated to do so.</td><td>EEOC Enforcement Guidance on Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship</td></tr><tr><td class="red">ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12203</td><td>Retaliation for requesting ADA accommodation</td><td>EEOC Compliance Manual Section 8: Retaliation</td></tr><tr><td class="red">FMLA, 29 U.S.C. § 2615(a)(2)</td><td>FMLA violation.</td><td>29 C.F.R. § 825.220(c)</td></tr><tr><td class="red">USERRA, 38 U.S.C. § 4311</td><td>If US military, it is a violation of veteran rights.</td><td>U.S. Department of Labor Vets Guide</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>IV. MATERIAL INCONSISTENCIES & FALSE ASSERTIONS</h2><table><tbody><tr><th>Assertion/Statement</th><th>Source</th><th>Contradictory Evidence</th><th>Implication</th></tr><tr><td>"Your failure to return to work constitutes a voluntary resignation under Cox’s Unpaid Leave of Absence policy."</td><td>Keith Wilson letter Ex 6A</td><td>Did not have a clear conversation but continued to try and submit evidence.</td><td>It was a denial of reasonable action.</td></tr><tr><td>"As outlined in our previous communications (including, but not limited to, emails from Jennifer Melton on December 9, 2024 and December 31, 2024, and from me on January 1, 2024), your unpaid leave of absence was approved through December 29, 2024. You were provided with clear instructions regarding the expectation that you return to work on December 30, 2024. You failed to do so. You were then provided clear instructions to return to work on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. Unfortunately, you did not report to work as scheduled, nor did you provide the required return-to-work release documentation."</td><td>Ex 6A</td><td>He wanted to submit documentation but was not being provided an opportunity.</td><td>His rights were being circumvented by a passive aggressive process.</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>V. POLICY ANALYSIS</h2><table><tbody><tr><th>Policy Requirement</th><th>What Should Have Happened</th><th>Actual Action</th><th>Deviation</th></tr><tr><td>ADA compliance from Cox Communication</td><td>Cox Communication was suppose to engage in good faith interactive process to find reasonable accommodation.</td><td>But was met with a wall of paperwork.</td><td>The company and individual was not engaging in good faith</td></tr><tr><td>Not retaliating against a complainant.</td><td>The company was suppose to acknowledge his complaint and take steps to ensure what happened to him would not happen to others</td><td>There was a denial of reasonable action, while also being retaliated against.</td><td>A violation.</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>VI. RESPONSIBLE PARTIES & RELATED INDIVIDUALS</h2><table><tbody><tr><th>Name</th><th>Title/Role</th><th>Involvement</th></tr><tr><td>Keith Wilson</td><td>VP, Employee Experience & Compliance</td><td>Sent separation letter Ex 6A</td></tr><tr><td>Jennifer Melton</td><td>CCI-Atlanta Ex 6A</td><td>Email chain Ex 6A</td></tr><tr><td>Kia Painter</td><td>Senior VP of Operations</td><td>Not responding and therefore complicit</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>VII. PRIOR FILINGS & EVIDENCE OF PATTERN</h2><table><tbody><tr><th>Date</th><th>Filing/Agency</th><th>Case/Reference</th><th>Status/Outcome</th></tr><tr><td>Ongoing</td><td>This complaint</td><td>EEOC Case No. 12K-2025-00001<br></td><td>There appears to be non compliance</td></tr><tr><td>29. NERC found that Defendant "requiring [Anderson] to apply for positions she was qualified for, only to deny her application with little to no regard of accommodating the lifting requirement in her current positions that was not listed as an essential duty/requirement was a failed accommodation attempt." Id. ", (Anderson Case)</td><td>Federal litigation involving</td><td>Sony Music v. Cox and https://casetext.com/case/nerc-v-anderson</td><td>Pattern of violations</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>VIII. EXHIBITS & EVIDENCE</h2><ul><li>Ex. 6A Wilson, Keith (CCI-Atlanta) <Keith.Wilson@cox.com> Wilson letter, email</li><li>https://erniewood.neocities.org/NOW.html/0000000000adaformcoa07192024 ADA FORM</li><li>Emails with executives for Kia Painter's emails</li><li>Ex 6B : I will immediately fix it and present the full text directly on screen from now on, or I will provide HTML copyable code, never an image or an inaccessible format unless you explicitly ask for it. Let’s correct it right now. Here’s the full scaffolded, formal, detailed report based on your "Formal Demand for Remediation" email — laid out properly in clear, structured text directly here:</li></ul></div><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>IX. RELIEF AND REMEDIES SOUGHT</h2><ol><li>Immediate reinstatement with accommodations under the ADA.</li><li>The company do due diligence for the violations that have been committed under law.</li><li>That the company look to reconsile.</li><li>Relief.</li></ol></div><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>X. SERVICE AND NOTICE TO THIRD PARTIES</h2><ul><li>EEOC Norfolk Area Office</li><li>Cox Communications, Inc. HR and Legal</li><li>Department Of Labor</li><li>Disability Rights Groups</li><li>US Merit system protection act (if US military employed with Cox)</li></ul><div class="small"><b>Notice:</b> This addendum is intended to satisfy the recordkeeping, disclosure, and transmission requirements of all referenced agencies and courts. All parties are requested to preserve, review, and incorporate this record in accordance with applicable law.</div></div><div class="signature" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;">Respectfully Submitted,<br>/s/ Thomas D. Coates<br>tdcoates@gmail.com | (757) 374-3539</div></div>
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<h2><br></h2><h2>XII. Addendum: Anticipated Defenses, Rationalizations, and Procedural Safeguards</h2>
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<h2>XIII. CoxTrack Addendum: Challenge to Unsupported Assertions in April 2025 Position Statement</h2><div><h2 style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102); margin-top: 36px; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.4em;">CoxTrack Addendum: Challenge to Unsupported Assertions in April 2025 Position Statement</h2><p style="font-size: medium;">Date: [Insert Date]<br>To: [EEOC Investigator, HR, or relevant recipient]<br>From: Thomas Coates<br>Subject: Addendum – Memorialization and Challenge of Unsupported Statements</p><p style="font-size: medium;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Purpose</b><br>This addendum memorializes and formally challenges 48 specific statements made in Cox’s April 2025 Position Statement that lack direct documentary support, legal anchoring, or are unsupported rationalizations. Each statement is referenced by page number. For each, I demand supporting documentation and/or a sworn affidavit. Where such substantiation cannot be produced, I respectfully request the statement be stricken from the record and that an adverse inference be drawn against Cox for making unsupported factual claims.</p><table style="width: 1509.96px; margin: 36px 0px; font-size: 1.07em;"><caption>Table of Unsupported Assertions</caption><thead><tr><th style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; background-color: rgb(255, 251, 230); vertical-align: top;">#</th><th style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; background-color: rgb(255, 251, 230); vertical-align: top;">Assertion (summary)</th><th style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; background-color: rgb(255, 251, 230); vertical-align: top;">Page</th><th style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; background-color: rgb(255, 251, 230); vertical-align: top;">Challenge & Demand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; vertical-align: top; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">1</td><td style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; vertical-align: top; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Claims are speculative and irrelevant overall</td><td style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; vertical-align: top; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">1</td><td style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; vertical-align: top; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Demand: Produce supporting documentation or affidavit. If not, statement should be stricken and adverse inference applied.</td></tr><tr><td style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; vertical-align: top; background: rgb(247, 247, 217);">2</td><td style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; vertical-align: top; background: rgb(247, 247, 217);">Cox provided “extensive” accommodations to Coates</td><td style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; vertical-align: top; background: rgb(247, 247, 217);">2</td><td style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; vertical-align: top; background: rgb(247, 247, 217);">Demand: Identify and produce all records or communications evidencing “extensive” accommodations. If not, statement should be stricken and adverse inference applied.</td></tr><tr><td style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; vertical-align: top; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">3</td><td style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; vertical-align: top; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Only denied accommodations outside company control</td><td style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; vertical-align: top; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">2</td><td style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; vertical-align: top; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Demand: Produce documentation showing which accommodations were denied and why they were outside company control. If not, statement should be stricken and adverse inference applied.</td></tr><tr><td style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; vertical-align: top; background: rgb(247, 247, 217);">4</td><td style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; vertical-align: top; background: rgb(247, 247, 217);">Refusal to return equaled voluntary resignation</td><td style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; vertical-align: top; background: rgb(247, 247, 217);">2</td><td style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; vertical-align: top; background: rgb(247, 247, 217);">Demand: Produce resignation letter or contemporaneous record of voluntary resignation. If not, statement should be stricken and adverse inference applied.</td></tr><tr><td style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; vertical-align: top; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">48</td><td style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; vertical-align: top; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Anti-retaliation policy compliance claimed without audits</td><td style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; vertical-align: top; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">3</td><td style="border-color: rgb(230, 194, 0); padding: 12px 8px; vertical-align: top; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Demand: Provide documentation of anti-retaliation policy audits or compliance reviews. If not, statement should be stricken and adverse inference applied.</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-size: medium;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Legal Basis</b><br>The EEOC and courts require factual assertions in position statements to be supported by evidence (affidavits, business records, or documentation). Unsupported or speculative statements are improper and should not be considered. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(c) and EEOC guidance on position statements.</p><p style="font-size: medium;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Requested Relief</b><br>That each identified unsupported statement be stricken from the record unless Cox can provide admissible evidence or a sworn affidavit substantiating the claim.<br>That the record reflect these statements as unsubstantiated and improper.<br>That an adverse inference be drawn against Cox for any statement made without a good faith evidentiary basis.<br>That this addendum be attached to and considered part of the official record in this matter.</p><p style="font-size: medium;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Conclusion</b><br>I reserve the right to supplement this addendum as further unsupported statements are identified. I respectfully request prompt action on this matter to preserve the integrity of the record.<br>Respectfully submitted,<br>Thomas Coates<br>June 5, 2025</p></div>
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<h2>XIV. Declaration of Material Contradictions: MetLife Disability File versus Administrative Record</h2>
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<h2>XV. Addendum: Executive Knowledge, Fiduciary Breach, and the Interwoven Evidentiary Chain</h2><div><h3 style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102); font-size: 1.15em; margin-top: 28px; font-family: Georgia, serif;">I. Scope of Material Assertions and Communications</h3><p style="font-size: medium;">This addendum expressly incorporates not only the Cox April 2025 position statement but also all related factual assertions, representations, and communications made by Cox’s principals, executives, and HR personnel in any form, including:</p><ul style="margin-left: 32px; font-size: medium;"><li>Emails, Teams/Slack/internal chats, and written correspondence by supervisors, HR, or management;</li><li>Workday, payroll, or HR system input, audit logs, and digital notes;</li><li>Internal meeting notes, Teams chat logs, and any communication copied to or involving executives or compliance officers (including Ms. Painter);</li><li>Any documented assertion, directive, or omission by Cox or its agents regarding Complainant’s employment, leave, discipline, or accommodation.</li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;">The evidentiary chain is intentionally intertwined: any attempt to “fix” or disclaim a single document (e.g., the position statement) will not defeat the integrity of the record, as other communications and system records independently corroborate the violations and inconsistencies at issue.</span><p style="font-size: medium;"></p><h3 style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102); font-size: 1.15em; margin-top: 28px; font-family: Georgia, serif;">II. Executive and Compliance Officer Responsibility</h3><p style="font-size: medium;">The record shows that multiple Cox executives and compliance officers, including Ms. Painter (Chief Compliance Officer), were copied on critical correspondence and were fully aware of the ongoing retaliation and ADA/EEO violations as early as July 2024. These leaders had both a statutory and fiduciary duty to intervene, investigate, and remediate upon receiving evidence of discrimination or a formal EEO/ADA request for help. Their inaction directly enabled the ongoing harm, and their silence constitutes a breach of duty under federal and state law.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102); font-size: 1.15em; margin-top: 28px; font-family: Georgia, serif;">III. Systemic and Paradigm-Shifting Implications</h3><p style="font-size: medium;">The failure of Cox’s highest compliance officer to act on clear evidence of retaliation and ADA violations is itself a violation of law and policy, and raises serious questions about systemic compliance failures at Cox. This pattern is not isolated. If the Chief Compliance Officer and other executives can “turn a blind eye” to such clear-cut evidence, it signals a broader culture of noncompliance and exposes the company to enhanced scrutiny and cross-agency enforcement. This addendum is intended to serve as a model for escalation in all similar Cox cases, and to notify oversight agencies that these failures are not happening in a vacuum.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102); font-size: 1.15em; margin-top: 28px; font-family: Georgia, serif;">IV. Independent Standing of Addenda</h3><p style="font-size: medium;">Each addendum submitted herein is intended to have independent legal force and effect, and should be considered, adjudicated, and preserved in the record regardless of the disposition of the main motion. The facts, legal arguments, and relief requested in this addendum are severable and should be ruled upon independently as necessary to ensure a full and fair adjudication of all issues presented.</p><p style="font-size: medium;">The EEOC and all oversight agencies are specifically notified that the scope of this motion and all addenda includes the full web of communications, not just the position statement. Any attempt to “fix” or disclaim a single link in the chain will not defeat the evidentiary record, as the intertwined communications and executive knowledge establish ongoing, systemic violations and fiduciary breaches.</p><h2 style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102); font-size: 1.4em; margin-top: 36px; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Legal and Regulatory Standards for Accuracy and Factual Support</h2><p style="font-size: medium;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Introduction:</b><br>This addendum is submitted in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), federal law, and recognized standards of legal practice. The following statutes, regulations, and agency guidance mandate that all factual statements, legal arguments, and position statements submitted in administrative and judicial proceedings must be accurate, succinct, and supported by evidence. Unsupported assertions, speculation, or mischaracterizations are improper and should be stricken or disregarded.</p><p style="font-size: medium;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">EEOC Standards and Guidance</b><br>EEOC Quality Practices for Effective Position Statements:<br>“A position statement should be clear, concise, complete, and responsive to the allegations. It should provide specific, factual information, including documentation where possible, and avoid unsupported generalizations or conclusory statements.”<br>Source: EEOC Respondent Position Statement Guidelines<br>EEOC Enforcement Guidance (29 C.F.R. § 1601.15):<br>“Each party shall have the right to submit statements and evidence. The Commission shall accord substantial weight to documentary evidence and sworn statements, and shall disregard unsupported allegations.”<br>EEOC Federal Sector Management Directive 110 (MD-110):<br>“All factual assertions should be supported by documentary evidence or sworn testimony. Investigators and fact-finders must disregard statements that are not supported by evidence.”</p><p style="font-size: medium;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Other Federal Agency Standards</b><br>U.S. Department of Labor (DOL):<br>“All findings of fact must be supported by substantial evidence. Unsupported assertions or conclusions are insufficient.”<br>See: 5 U.S.C. § 556(d) (Administrative Procedure Act)<br>U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) ADA Investigations:<br>“Each claim must be supported by evidence, including affidavits, records, or other documentation. Unsupported statements are not credited.”<br>See: DOJ ADA Title II Technical Assistance Manual, Sec. II-3.6100<br>Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 56 (Summary Judgment):<br>“A party asserting that a fact cannot be or is genuinely disputed must support the assertion by…citing to particular parts of materials in the record…or showing that the materials cited do not establish the absence or presence of a genuine dispute.”<br>See: Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(c)</p><p style="font-size: medium;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Professional Standards and Best Practices</b><br>National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR) – Code of Conduct:<br>“Members must ensure that all factual representations and legal arguments are supported by evidence and are not misleading, speculative, or conclusory.”<br>See: NADR Code of Conduct<br>American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rule 3.3:<br>“A lawyer shall not knowingly make a false statement of fact or law to a tribunal or fail to correct a false statement of material fact or law previously made to the tribunal by the lawyer.”</p><p style="font-size: medium;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Referral for Standards Review</b><br>In light of these requirements, I request that this addendum and the Cox April 2025 Position Statement be referred to the National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR) or a similar professional standards body for review. The purpose is to ensure that all statements made in the position paper meet the standards of accuracy, evidentiary support, and professional responsibility required by federal law and professional codes.</p><h2 style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102); font-size: 1.4em; margin-top: 36px; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><br></h2></div>
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<h2>XVI. Protected Activity Chronology and Reporting Digest</h2>
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<h2>XVII. Certification and Digital Endorsement</h2>
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<h2>XVIII. Service Attestation</h2>
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The Claimant notifies all reviewing agencies and parties that Part B will be forthcoming and will focus on the analysis of payroll practices, the interaction of payroll data with federal and state reporting obligations, and the impact on the Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration, Virginia Employment Commission, and the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. Part B will memorialize additional new evidence and provide reconsideration of updated evidence concerning wage reporting, payroll discrepancies, and statutory compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>Footnotes</p><p>Section I: Introduction. See Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.</p><p>Section III: Statutory and Procedural Foundation. Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.</p><p>Section III: Statutory and Procedural Foundation. 29 C.F.R. § 1601.15 (EEOC regulations on party statements).</p><p>Section IV: Relief Sought. See EEOC Charge Processing Procedures, EEOC.gov.</p><p>Section V: Forensic Breakdown. “Unsigned, Unverified Submission†– See 29 C.F.R. § 1601.18(c) (requirement for verification of submissions).</p><p>Section V: Forensic Breakdown. Workday Audit Log, June 28, 2024 (internal document, on file with Claimant).</p><p>Section V: Forensic Breakdown. “Absence of Sworn Declarations†– See EEOC Enforcement Guidance (1996), Part IV(A).</p><p>Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. “Confidentiality in Medical Disclosures†– 42 U.S.C. § 12112(d)(4)(C).</p><p>Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. FMLA, 29 U.S.C. § 2615(a)(1)-(2); see also DOL FMLA Guidance.</p><p>Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. Workday Payroll Freeze Entry, 06/28/2024 (internal record).</p><p>Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. EEOC Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation and Related Issues (2016), available at EEOC.gov.</p><p>Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. “Constructive Discharge†– See Cornell Law: Constructive Discharge.</p><p>Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. Internal correspondence, Azariah Workman to HR, July 2024 (on file with Claimant).</p><p>Section VII: Material False Statements. MetLife Disability File, Exhibit J (internal document).</p><p>Section VII: Material False Statements. See SSA Blue Book for disability definitions.</p><p>Section VII: Material False Statements. IRS Payroll Reporting Guidelines, IRS.gov.</p><p>Section VIII: Statutory Standards. EEOC Quality Practices for Effective Position Statements, EEOC.gov.</p><p>Section VIII: Statutory Standards. 5 U.S.C. § 556(d) (Administrative Procedure Act).</p><p>Section VIII: Statutory Standards. DOJ ADA Title II Technical Assistance Manual, Sec. II-3.6100.</p><p>Section VIII: Statutory Standards. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 56(c).</p><p>Section VIII: Statutory Standards. National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR) Code of Conduct.</p><p>Section VIII: Statutory Standards. American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rule 3.3.</p><p>Section IX: Professional Referral. See “Drafting Effective Position Statements: Best Practices for Respondents,†Boston College Law Review, Vol. 59, No. 2 (2018).</p><p>Section X: Workman Correspondence. Email from Workman to Claimant, July 9, 2024 (internal).</p><p>Section X: Workman Correspondence. “Interactive Process†– 29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(o)(3).</p><p>Section X: Workman Correspondence. EEOC Guidance on “Promptness†in ADA Interactive Process, EEOC.gov.</p><p>Section XI: Retaliation Timeline. Workday System Log, June 20, 2024 (internal record).</p><p>Section XI: Retaliation Timeline. Chambers v. NASCO, Inc., 501 U.S. 32 (1991) (spoliation).</p><p>Section XI: Retaliation Timeline. 29 C.F.R. § 1602.14 (recordkeeping requirements).</p><p>Section XI: Retaliation Timeline. EEOC Position Statement, April 2025, p. 12 (on file).</p><p>Section XI: Retaliation Timeline. HR Center Written Confirmation, August 2024 (internal).</p><p>Section XII: Anticipated Defenses. See EEOC “Respondent’s Position Statement Guidelines,†EEOC.gov.</p><p>Section XII: Anticipated Defenses. “Pretext†in employment law – see McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, 411 U.S. 792 (1973).</p><p>Section XII: Anticipated Defenses. “After-the-Fact Correction†– see EEOC v. AutoZone, Inc., 809 F.3d 916 (7th Cir. 2016).</p><p>Section XII: Anticipated Defenses. “Procedural Gamesmanship†– see DOJ Title VII Guidance.</p><p>Section XIII: CoxTrack Addendum. Internal CoxTrack Audit, July–September 2024 (on file).</p><p>Section XIV: Declaration of Contradictions. MetLife Disability File, November 2024 (internal document).</p><p>Section XIV: Declaration of Contradictions. Administrative Record, HRIS, July 2024 (on file).</p><p>Section XV: Executive Knowledge. Email chain: Executive Review, April 2025 (internal).</p><p>Section XV: Executive Knowledge. See “Fiduciary Duty in Employment Law,†ABA Practice Guide (2022).</p><p>Section XVI: Protected Activity Chronology. Claimant’s FMLA Application, June 19, 2024 (internal).</p><p>Section XVI: Protected Activity Chronology. EEOC Charge Filing, December 2024 (on file).</p><p>Section XVI: Protected Activity Chronology. MetLife Coordination Email, October 2024 (internal).</p><p>Section XVI: Protected Activity Chronology. DOL WHD Complaint, January 2025 (on file).</p><p>Section XVII: Certification. Electronic signature is valid under ESIGN Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq.</p><p>Section XVIII: Service Attestation. Proof of service, USPS Certified Mail Receipt, April 2025 (on file).</p><p>Section XVIII: Service Attestation. EEOC Portal Submission Receipt, April 2025 (internal).</p><p>General: For definition of “adverse action,†see EEOC Adverse Action.</p><p>General: For “interactive process†requirements, see Job Accommodation Network (JAN).</p><p>General: For “constructive interference,†see 29 C.F.R. § 1602.14 and related case law.</p><p>General: For “bad faith†in ADA/FMLA, see EEOC v. Chevron Phillips Chem. Co., 570 F.3d 606 (5th Cir. 2009).</p><p>General: For “retaliatory animus,†see Univ. of Texas Southwestern Med. Ctr. v. Nassar, 570 U.S. 338 (2013).</p><p>General: For “spoliation of evidence,†see Cornell Law: Spoliation.</p><p>General: For “pretextual conduct,†see Reeves v. Sanderson Plumbing Prods., Inc., 530 U.S. 133 (2000).</p><p>General: For “pattern or practice†discrimination, see Int’l Bhd. of Teamsters v. United States, 431 U.S. 324 (1977).</p><p>General: For “adverse inference,†see Zubulake v. UBS Warburg LLC, 220 F.R.D. 212 (S.D.N.Y. 2003).</p><p>General: For “interactive process delay,†see Barnett v. U.S. Air, Inc., 228 F.3d 1105 (9th Cir. 2000).</p><p>General: For “reasonable accommodation,†see 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A).</p><p>General: For “constructive notice,†see Mullane v. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co., 339 U.S. 306 (1950).</p><p>General: For “procedural due process,†see Cleveland Bd. of Educ. v. Loudermill, 470 U.S. 532 (1985).</p><p>General: For “wage misreporting,†see DOL Wage and Hour Division Fact Sheet #21.</p><p>General: For “IRS/SSA reporting,†see IRS Pub. 15 (Circular E), Employer’s Tax Guide.</p><p>General: For “Virginia Employment Commission†wage reporting, see VEC Employer Tax Guide.</p><p>General: For “cross-agency enforcement,†see EEOC-DOJ-DOL MOU (2018, revised 2022).</p><p>General: For “electronic records and audit logs,†see 29 C.F.R. § 516.6(a)(1).</p><p>General: For “adverse action after protected activity,†see Clark County Sch. Dist. v. Breeden, 532 U.S. 268 (2001).</p><p>General: For “service certification,†see Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(b).</p><p>General: For “digital signature validity,†see Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA).</p><p>General: For “document preservation,†see EEOC Litigation Hold Notice Guidance.</p><p>General: For “agency referral procedures,†see EEOC Compliance Manual, Section 605.</p><p>Supplemental Footnotes</p><p>Section I: Introduction. See EEOC Charge Filing Procedures, EEOC.gov.</p><p>Section II: Material Assertions. For a discussion of evidentiary admissions, see Fed. R. Evid. 801(d)(2).</p><p>Section II: Material Assertions. Internal: Teams Chat Log, 06/28/2024, “Medical Leave Request†(on file).</p><p>Section II: Material Assertions. For HR recordkeeping, see DOL Recordkeeping Requirements.</p><p>Section III: Statutory Basis. For cross-agency memoranda, see EEOC-DOJ-DOL MOU (2018), PDF.</p><p>Section III: Statutory Basis. For the definition of “non-hearsay,†see Fed. R. Evid. 801(d).</p><p>Section IV: Relief Sought. For agency coordination, see “Interagency Coordination of Civil Rights Enforcement,†Harvard Law Review, Vol. 133 (2020).</p><p>Section IV: Relief Sought. For judicial review standards, see 5 U.S.C. § 706 (APA).</p><p>Section V: Forensic Breakdown. For digital signature best practices, see NIST Digital Signature Standard (FIPS PUB 186-4).</p><p>Section V: Forensic Breakdown. Internal: Email approval chain, “Position Statement Finalization,†April 2025 (on file).</p><p>Section V: Forensic Breakdown. For sworn affidavit requirements, see 28 U.S.C. § 1746.</p><p>Section V: Forensic Breakdown. For call log subpoena procedures, see Fed. R. Civ. P. 45.</p><p>Section V: Forensic Breakdown. Internal: Workday HRIS Edit Log, July 2024 (on file).</p><p>Section V: Forensic Breakdown. For payroll audit standards, see DOL WHD Fact Sheet #21.</p><p>Section V: Forensic Breakdown. For IRS/SSA wage reporting, see IRS Pub. 15.</p><p>Section V: Forensic Breakdown. Internal: MetLife STD Claim File, July–November 2024 (on file).</p><p>Section V: Forensic Breakdown. For ADA accommodation forms, see ADA National Network.</p><p>Section V: Forensic Breakdown. For legal drafting disclaimers, see ABA Model Rule 1.2(c).</p><p>Section V: Forensic Breakdown. Internal: Performance Review Drafts, June–July 2024 (on file).</p><p>Section V: Forensic Breakdown. For disability harassment guidance, see EEOC Disability Discrimination.</p><p>Section V: Forensic Breakdown. Internal: HR Complaint Log, July 2024 (on file).</p><p>Section V: Forensic Breakdown. For investigation documentation, see EEOC Compliance Manual, Section 605.</p><p>Section V: Forensic Breakdown. Internal: Interview Notes, HR, July 2024 (on file).</p><p>Section V: Forensic Breakdown. For case grouping, see 29 C.F.R. § 1601.9.</p><p>Section V: Forensic Breakdown. Internal: Legal Memo, “EEOC Charge Consolidation,†April 2025 (on file).</p><p>Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. For “confidentiality breach,†see EEOC v. Ford Motor Co., 531 F.3d 438 (6th Cir. 2008).</p><p>Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. Internal: Negative Evaluation, June 28, 2024 (on file).</p><p>Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. For “temporal proximity†in retaliation, see Clark County Sch. Dist. v. Breeden, 532 U.S. 268 (2001).</p><p>Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. For “constructive interference,†see 29 C.F.R. § 825.220(a).</p><p>Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. For “bad faith†in ADA, see Barnett v. U.S. Air, Inc., 228 F.3d 1105 (9th Cir. 2000).</p><p>Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. For “adverse inference,†see Zubulake v. UBS Warburg LLC, 220 F.R.D. 212 (S.D.N.Y. 2003).</p><p>Section VI: Narrative of Retaliation. Internal: Payroll Inquiry Emails, July 2024 (on file).</p><p>Section VII: Material False Statements. For FMLA documentation, see 29 C.F.R. § 825.306.</p><p>Section VII: Material False Statements. For “interactive process delay,†see EEOC v. Chevron Phillips Chem. Co., 570 F.3d 606 (5th Cir. 2009).</p><p>Section VII: Material False Statements. Internal: MetLife Coordination Log, October 2024 (on file).</p><p>Section VII: Material False Statements. For “benefit eligibility,†see 29 C.F.R. § 825.301.</p><p>Section VII: Material False Statements. For “payroll data accuracy,†see FLSA: 29 U.S.C. § 211(c).</p><p>Section VII: Material False Statements. Internal: Final Paycheck Audit, August 2024 (on file).</p><p>Section VII: Material False Statements. For “system log audit,†see 29 C.F.R. § 516.6(a)(1).</p><p>Section VII: Material False Statements. For “constructive notice,†see Mullane v. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co., 339 U.S. 306 (1950).</p><p>Section VII: Material False Statements. Internal: HRIS Entry, July 1, 2024 (on file).</p><p>Section VIII: Statutory Standards. For “substantial evidence,†see Universal Camera Corp. v. NLRB, 340 U.S. 474 (1951).</p><p>Section VIII: Statutory Standards. For “summary judgment,†see Celotex Corp. v. Catrett, 477 U.S. 317 (1986).</p><p>Section VIII: Statutory Standards. For “documentary evidence,†see Fed. R. Evid. 1002.</p><p>Section VIII: Statutory Standards. For “sworn statement,†see 28 U.S.C. § 1746.</p><p>Section IX: Professional Referral. For professional responsibility, see ABA Model Rule 8.3.</p><p>Section IX: Professional Referral. For NADR complaint process, see NADR Ethics Complaints.</p><p>Section X: Workman Correspondence. Internal: ADA Accommodation Request, June 27, 2024 (on file).</p><p>Section X: Workman Correspondence. For “stalling tactic,†see EEOC Guidance on Reasonable Accommodation, Q&A 10.</p><p>Section X: Workman Correspondence. Internal: System Access Log, July 2024 (on file).</p><p>Section X: Workman Correspondence. For “pattern of non-response,†see EEOC v. AutoZone, Inc., 809 F.3d 916 (7th Cir. 2016).</p><p>Section XI: Retaliation Timeline. Internal: HR Ticket Log, July–September 2024 (on file).</p><p>Section XI: Retaliation Timeline. For “spoliation,†see Chambers v. NASCO, Inc., 501 U.S. 32 (1991).</p><p>Section XI: Retaliation Timeline. For “ongoing bad faith,†see EEOC v. Chevron Phillips Chem. Co., 570 F.3d 606 (5th Cir. 2009).</p><p>Section XI: Retaliation Timeline. Internal: HR Center Email, August 2024 (on file).</p><p>Section XII: Anticipated Defenses. For “lack of knowledge†defense, see Kolstad v. American Dental Ass’n, 527 U.S. 526 (1999).</p><p>Section XII: Anticipated Defenses. For “pretextual justification,†see Reeves v. Sanderson Plumbing Prods., Inc., 530 U.S. 133 (2000).</p><p>Section XII: Anticipated Defenses. For “procedural compliance,†see 29 C.F.R. § 1601.15(c).</p><p>Section XII: Anticipated Defenses. For “after-the-fact correction,†see EEOC v. AutoZone, Inc., 809 F.3d 916 (7th Cir. 2016).</p><p>Section XII: Anticipated Defenses. For “internal investigation,†see EEOC Compliance Manual, Section 605..
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<h2>Violation #6: Systemic Failures in Cox Short-Term Disability (STD) Policy Adherence</h2><h2><div class="violation-title" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br></div></h2><h2>I. PARTIES AND JURISDICTION</h2><h2><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><table><tbody><tr><th>Complainant</th><td>Thomas D. Coates</td></tr><tr><th>Respondent(s)</th><td>Cox Communications, Inc., MetLife (TPA), [Other relevant parties, e.g., HR Director]</td></tr><tr><th>Jurisdiction</th><td>EEOC Charge No.: 12K-2025-00001<br>ERISA, 29 U.S.C. § 1132 (if applicable)<br>State Insurance Commission (for TPA Oversight)<br>U.S. Department of Labor (for FMLA coordination)</td></tr></tbody></table></div></h2><h2>II. TIMELINE OF EVENTS & DISCRETE VIOLATIONS</h2><h2><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><table><tbody><tr><th>Date Range</th><th>Specific Violation</th><th>Evidence Ref.</th><th>Policy Section</th></tr><tr><td>June 2024 - Termination</td><td>1. Pre-disability Earnings Inclusion (Policy §II): Commission excluded from STD payments, affecting financial security</td><td>Ex. 7A (Payroll records), 7B (STD Payment Statements)</td><td>Policy §II</td></tr><tr><td>July - December 2024</td><td>2. Access to Workday (Policy §III): Improper restriction of Workday access, hindering leave management and record review</td><td>Ex. 7C (Workday Access Logs), 7D (Emails requesting access)</td><td>Policy §III</td></tr><tr><td>September - October 2024</td><td>3. Extension of Disability Leave (Policy §III): Extension requests not properly evaluated or facilitated, interrupting benefits continuity</td><td>Ex. 7E (Emails requesting extensions), 7F (Denial notices)</td><td>Policy §III</td></tr><tr><td>August - November 2024</td><td>4. Failure to Notify TPA (Policy §III): Delays or lack of communication from the TPA, reducing transparency and impacting decision-making</td><td>Ex. 7G (Complaint re TPA delays), 7H (TPA correspondence)</td><td>Policy §III</td></tr><tr><td>October - December 2024</td><td>5. Appropriate Care and Treatment (Policy §II): Medical recommendations ignored, jeopardizing safe return-to-work plan (cite erniewood link and doctor's advice)</td><td>Ex. 7I (Physician's letter), 7J (Accommodation denials)</td><td>Policy §II</td></tr><tr><td>After July 2024 (7-day waiting period)</td><td>6. Commission Pay After Benefit Waiting Period (Policy §II): Payments based solely on base salary post-waiting period, affecting financial compensation</td><td>Ex. 7A, 7B</td><td>Policy §II</td></tr><tr><td>October - December 2024</td><td>7. Disability Extensions via Reasonable Accommodation (Policy §III): Accommodation requests denied or delayed, impacting continued leave eligibility</td><td>Ex. 7E, 7F</td><td>Policy §III</td></tr><tr><td>Ongoing throughout Leave</td><td>8. Review of Updated Medical Guidance (Policy §III): New medical evidence ignored, compromising care and recovery during disability</td><td>Ex. 7K (Updated medical records), 7L (Lack of response from Cox)</td><td>Policy §III</td></tr><tr><td>Upon Denials</td><td>9. Communication on Denials (Policy §III): Delayed or incomplete communication about denials, impairing ability to appeal</td><td>Ex. 7F, 7M (Correspondence lacking denial reasoning)</td><td>Policy §III</td></tr><tr><td>Following Claim Decisions</td><td>10. Access to Alternative Leave Options (Policy §III): Alternative leave options not facilitated upon claim denials, impacting income continuity</td><td>Ex. 7N (Absence of communication regarding other options)</td><td>Policy §III</td></tr><tr><td>October - December 2024</td><td>11. Request for Reasonable Accommodation (Policy §II): Return-to-work accommodation requests denied or delayed, jeopardizing safe return to work</td><td>Ex. 7O (Accommodation requests), 7J</td><td>Policy §II</td></tr><tr><td>Throughout Appeals</td><td>12. Timely Appeals Process (Policy §III): Appeal information delayed or unclear, obstructing ability to contest denials</td><td>Ex. 7P (Incomplete appeals info), 7Q (Lack of documentation)</td><td>Policy §III</td></tr><tr><td>Weekly During Leave</td><td>13. Weekly Benefit Adjustments (Policy §III): Delays in resolving discrepancies in benefits, creating financial instability (Include wage theft documentation and time card alteration)</td><td>Ex. 7R (Complaints regarding benefit errors)</td><td>Policy §III</td></tr><tr><td>Prior to 01/02/2025</td><td>14. Compliance with TPA’s Decisions (Policy §III): Cox overruled TPA’s medical recommendations on time for return work.</td><td>Ex. 6A, 7S (communications indicating policy changes or different interpretation after being approved )</td><td>Policy §III</td></tr><tr><td>During Time Off</td><td>15. Mental Health Considerations (Policy §II): Insufficient support for mental health conditions during disability, neglecting recovery</td><td>Ex. 7T (Lack of resources or referrals for mental health)</td><td>Policy §II</td></tr><tr><td>Repeated Delays</td><td>16. Notification of Changes to Leave (Policy §III): Lack of clear, timely updates on leave status, disrupting planning (Exhibit email from Keith)</td><td>Ex. 7U (Inconsistent communication)</td><td>Policy §III</td></tr><tr><td>During Time off.</td><td>17. No Additional Waiting Period (Policy §II): Imposed waiting periods for successive disabilities</td><td>Ex. 6A, 7S</td><td>Policy §II</td></tr><tr><td>During time off</td><td>18. Workplace System Access (Policy §III): Premature revocation of access to certain systems, creating barriers to tracking leave status.</td><td>Ex. 7C</td><td>Policy §III</td></tr><tr><td>All time</td><td>19. PTO Usage for STD Supplement (Policy §III): PTO use was mandatory but should be an option to the benefit</td><td>Ex. 7B (explaining PTO was a required), 7U (the policies on PTO).</td><td>Policy §III</td></tr><tr><td>Misaligned STD and FMLA usage</td><td>20. FMLA Coordination (Policy §III): Failure to track FMLA concurrently with STD</td><td>The TPA's record is not what Cox records state..</td><td>Policy §III</td></tr></tbody></table></div></h2><h2>III. STATUTES AND POLICIES VIOLATED</h2><h2><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><table><tbody><tr><th>Statute/Regulation</th><th>Description</th><th>Policy Guidance</th></tr><tr><td class="red">ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12112</td><td>Failure to provide reasonable accommodation and discriminatory practices in leave management</td><td>EEOC Enforcement Guidance on Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship</td></tr><tr><td class="red">ERISA, 29 U.S.C. § 1132</td><td>If the STD plan is governed, this violation fails to comply with plan terms, which can be a reason for ERISA filing</td><td>DOL Guidance on ERISA Compliance</td></tr><tr><td class="red">FMLA, 29 U.S.C. § 2614</td><td>Interference with restoration rights after FMLA leave and lack of Concurrent leave of usage.</td><td>29 C.F.R. § 825.214-.216</td></tr><tr><td class="red">https://erniewood.neocities.org/NOW.html/0000000000adaformcoa07192024 ADA FORM</td><td>The person took the time to do an action so it is to be respected.</td><td>So there must be reasonable action.</td></tr><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></h2><h2>IV. MATERIAL INCONSISTENCIES & FALSE ASSERTIONS</h2><h2><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><table><tbody><tr><th>Assertion/Statement</th><th>Source</th><th>Contradictory Evidence</th><th>Implication</th></tr><tr><td>"Cox followed STD policy"</td><td>(Likely assertion from Cox)</td><td>The lack of information, the miscalculation, that occurred .</td><td>The statements here are false and this is to illustrate they are in non-compliance. .</td></tr></tbody></table></div></h2><h2>V. POLICY ANALYSIS</h2><h2><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><table><tbody><tr><th>Policy Requirement</th><th>What Should Have Happened</th><th>Actual Action</th><th>Deviation</th></tr><tr><td>Accurate Benefit Payments and Transparent Communication</td><td>Accurate, consistent application of policy, timely updates</td><td>Numerous discrepancies, delays, and misinformation</td><td>Policy violations caused financial harm and emotional distress.</td></tr><tr><td>Good Faith Interactive Process Under ADA</td><td>Engage in meaningful discussions, accommodating known disabilities</td><td>Obstacles to appropriate care, lack of respect for need to return to work safely.</td><td>Denying accommodations made recovery and re-entry very impossible.</td></tr><tr></tr></tbody></table></div></h2><h2>VI. RESPONSIBLE PARTIES & RELATED INDIVIDUALS</h2><h2><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><table><tbody><tr><th>Name</th><th>Title/Role</th><th>Involvement</th></tr><tr><td>[HR Manager]</td><td>Managing day-to-day processes, not following to the form.</td><td>They did not have the training or expertise in the matter, creating a mess.</td></tr><tr><td>[TPA Contact]</td><td>Managing STD claims.</td><td>They made decisions without consulting complainant..</td></tr><tr><td>Key to make sure policy changes were made .</td><td>Kia painter was to be held at highest level of responsibility.</td><td>Kia Painter failed to ensure training and resources or to respond.</td></tr></tbody></table></div></h2><h2>VII. PRIOR FILINGS & EVIDENCE OF PATTERN</h2><h2><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><table><tbody><tr><th>Date</th><th>Filing/Agency</th><th>Case/Reference</th><th>Status/Outcome</th></tr><tr><td>1775. This retaliatory action was in response to Anderson’s request for reasonable 1776. accommodation. 1777. Such termination constituted a retaliatory discharge in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 12203 et seq. and NRS 613.340. 1778. By taking these adverse actions, Defendant has engaged in a discriminatory practice with malice and/or with reckless disregard to Anderson’s protected rights. As a result, Anderson has been damaged..</td><td>Federal</td><td>Nerc v. Anderson</td><td>Pattern of ignoring accommodation requests.</td></tr></tbody></table></div></h2><h2>VIII. EXHIBITS & EVIDENCE</h2><h2><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><ul><li>Ex. 7A: Policy states how commission will be calculated.</li><li>Ex. 7B: Policy mandates and guides how STD should calculate.</li><li>All others (policy) as discussed above</li></ul></div></h2><h2>IX. RELIEF AND REMEDIES SOUGHT</h2><h2><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><ol><li>Immediate correction of STD calculation and payment.</li><li>Retrain HR and the TPA to proper follow of policy.</li><li>Make it clear to follow protocol and the laws of FMLA and ADA</li></ol></div></h2><h2>X. SERVICE AND NOTICE TO THIRD PARTIES</h2><h2><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><ul><li>EEOC Norfolk Area Office</li><li>Cox Communications, Inc. HR and Legal</li><li>U.S. Department of Labor</li><li>Virginia and State oversight</li><li>Any others</li></ul><div class="small"><b>Notice:</b> This addendum is intended to satisfy the recordkeeping, disclosure, and transmission requirements of all referenced agencies and courts. All parties are requested to preserve, review, and incorporate this record in accordance with applicable law.</div></div><div class="signature" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Respectfully Submitted,<br>/s/ Thomas D. Coates<br>tdcoates@gmail.com | (757) 374-3539<br>Dated: June 5, 2025</div></h2><h2><div class="violation-title" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br></div></h2><h2>Violation #2: Breach of Medical Confidentiality, Wage & Hour Violations, and Falsification of Medical Records</h2><h2><div class="violation-title" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br></div></h2><h2>I. PARTIES AND JURISDICTION</h2><h2><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><table><tbody><tr><th>Complainant</th><td>Thomas D. Coates</td></tr><tr><th>Respondent(s)</th><td>Cox Communications, Inc., MetLife, [Payroll Vendor, if applicable]</td></tr><tr><th>Jurisdiction</th><td>EEOC Charge No.: 12K-2025-00001<br>DOJ ADA Complaint No.: 536785-LFD<br>DOL WHD Matter: [Insert if applicable]<br>HHS OCR HIPAA Complaint No.: [Insert if filed]<br>Most recent adverse action: [Insert date]</td></tr></tbody></table></div></h2><h2>II. TIMELINE OF EVENTS</h2><h2><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><table><tbody><tr><th>Date</th><th>Event/Action</th><th>Evidence Ref.</th></tr><tr><td>07/15/2024</td><td>HR requests and receives confidential physician’s note regarding medical leave</td><td>Ex. 3A (email, scanned physician note)</td></tr><tr><td>07/16/2024</td><td>HR shares medical note with unauthorized parties; note is altered in HRIS</td><td>Ex. 3B (Workday log, altered note, access log)</td></tr><tr><td>07/25/2024</td><td>Payroll processes PTO/wage adjustment based on altered medical record</td><td>Ex. 3C (payroll record, PTO log)</td></tr><tr><td>08/01/2024</td><td>Misrepresented physician’s note submitted to Social Security and VEC</td><td>Ex. 3D (correspondence to SSA/VEC, copy of altered note)</td></tr></tbody></table></div></h2><h2>III. STATUTES AND POLICIES VIOLATED</h2><h2><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><table><tbody><tr><th>Statute/Regulation</th><th>Description</th><th>Policy Guidance</th></tr><tr><td class="red">HIPAA, 45 C.F.R. §§ 164.502, 164.530</td><td>Unauthorized disclosure and alteration of protected health information (PHI)</td><td>HHS HIPAA Privacy Rule Guidance</td></tr><tr><td class="red">FLSA, 29 U.S.C. § 206 et seq.</td><td>Improper wage deductions, PTO miscalculation</td><td>DOL Wage & Hour Fact Sheets #15, #53</td></tr><tr><td class="red">Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 408</td><td>Submission of false information to SSA</td><td>SSA Program Operations Manual</td></tr><tr><td class="red">ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12112(d)</td><td>Improper handling of medical records and confidentiality breach</td><td>EEOC ADA Enforcement Guidance, Section 6</td></tr><tr><td class="red">Cox HR-405 / Privacy Policy</td><td>Breach of internal confidentiality and data handling policy</td><td>Cox Employee Handbook, Privacy Section</td></tr></tbody></table></div></h2><h2>IV. MATERIAL INCONSISTENCIES & FALSE ASSERTIONS</h2><h2><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><table><tbody><tr><th>Assertion/Statement</th><th>Source</th><th>Contradictory Evidence</th><th>Implication</th></tr><tr><td>"All medical records were handled in compliance with HIPAA"</td><td>Cox Position Statement (04/2025)</td><td>Access logs show unauthorized HR staff accessed and edited physician note (Ex. 3B)</td><td>Breach of HIPAA confidentiality</td></tr><tr><td>"PTO and wage adjustments were based on accurate records"</td><td>Payroll/HR correspondence</td><td>PTO deduction based on altered medical note, not original (Ex. 3C)</td><td>FLSA and ERISA wage violation</td></tr><tr><td>"No false information was submitted to SSA or VEC"</td><td>Cox/MetLife correspondence</td><td>Copy of altered note sent to SSA/VEC (Ex. 3D)</td><td>Potential Social Security Act violation</td></tr></tbody></table></div></h2><h2>V. POLICY ANALYSIS</h2><h2><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><table><tbody><tr><th>Policy Requirement</th><th>What Should Have Happened</th><th>Actual Action</th><th>Deviation</th></tr><tr><td>HIPAA: PHI only shared with authorized personnel</td><td>Limit access to designated HR/benefits staff</td><td>Medical note accessed/edited by unauthorized users</td><td>HIPAA breach, privacy violation</td></tr><tr><td>FLSA: Accurate wage/PTO calculation</td><td>Use original, unaltered physician note for payroll</td><td>PTO deducted based on altered record</td><td>Improper wage deduction</td></tr><tr><td>ADA: Confidentiality of medical records</td><td>Maintain separate, secure medical files</td><td>Medical info stored in general HRIS, shared with payroll</td><td>ADA confidentiality violation</td></tr><tr><td>SSA: Truthful representations</td><td>Submit original, unaltered documentation</td><td>Altered note sent to SSA/VEC</td><td>Potential fraud, reporting violation</td></tr></tbody></table></div></h2><h2>VI. RESPONSIBLE PARTIES & RELATED INDIVIDUALS</h2><h2><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><table><tbody><tr><th>Name</th><th>Title/Role</th><th>Involvement</th></tr><tr><td>Azariah Workman</td><td>HR Director, Cox</td><td>Authorized/failed to prevent improper access to PHI</td></tr><tr><td>MetLife Claims Processor</td><td>Disability Claims Admin</td><td>Relayed altered note to payroll/SSA</td></tr><tr><td>[Payroll Staff Name]</td><td>Payroll Processing</td><td>Processed PTO/wage changes using altered record</td></tr><tr><td>[IT/HRIS Admin]</td><td>System Access</td><td>Failed to restrict access to medical records</td></tr></tbody></table></div></h2><h2>VII. PRIOR FILINGS & EVIDENCE OF PATTERN</h2><h2><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><table><tbody><tr><th>Date</th><th>Filing/Agency</th><th>Case/Reference</th><th>Status/Outcome</th></tr><tr><td>03/10/2024</td><td>HHS OCR</td><td>HIPAA Complaint #[Insert]</td><td>Pending</td></tr><tr><td>04/15/2024</td><td>DOL WHD</td><td>FLSA Complaint #[Insert]</td><td>Under investigation</td></tr><tr><td>05/15/2025</td><td>EEOC</td><td>12K-2025-00001</td><td>Pending</td></tr></tbody></table></div></h2><h2>VIII. EXHIBITS & EVIDENCE</h2><h2><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><ul><li>Ex. 3A: Original physician’s note (scanned copy, email)</li><li>Ex. 3B: Workday/HRIS access log and altered note</li><li>Ex. 3C: Payroll/PTO deduction record</li><li>Ex. 3D: Correspondence to SSA/VEC with altered note</li></ul></div></h2><h2>IX. RELIEF AND REMEDIES SOUGHT</h2><h2><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><ol><li>Immediate investigation of HIPAA, FLSA, and Social Security Act violations</li><li>Restoration of PTO and correction of wage records</li><li>Sanctions for breach of confidentiality and false reporting</li><li>Referral to DOJ, DOL, HHS OCR, and SSA OIG for coordinated enforcement</li><li>Any other relief deemed just and proper</li></ol></div></h2><h2>X. SERVICE AND NOTICE TO THIRD PARTIES</h2><h2><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><ul><li>EEOC Norfolk Area Office</li><li>Cox Communications, Inc. HR and Legal</li><li>U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division</li><li>U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division</li><li>U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights</li><li>Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General</li><li>Virginia Office of the State Inspector General</li><li>Other relevant agencies</li></ul><div class="small"><b>Notice:</b> This addendum is intended to satisfy the recordkeeping, disclosure, and transmission requirements of all referenced agencies and courts. All parties are requested to preserve, review, and incorporate this record in accordance with applicable law.</div></div><div class="signature" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Respectfully Submitted,<br>/s/ Thomas D. Coates<br>tdcoates@gmail.com | (757) 374-3539<br>Dated: June 5, 2025</div><div class="signature" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br></div></h2><h2>Violation #3: Payroll Manipulation, Retaliation for Complaints, and Whistleblower Suppression</h2><div class="violation-title" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><br></div><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>I. PARTIES AND JURISDICTION</h2><table><tbody><tr><th>Complainant</th><td>Thomas D. Coates</td></tr><tr><th>Respondent(s)</th><td>Cox Communications, Inc., MetLife, Payroll Department</td></tr><tr><th>Jurisdiction</th><td>EEOC Charge No.: 12K-2025-00001<br>DOJ ADA Complaint No.: 536785-LFD<br>DOL WHD Matter: Potential FLSA/FMLA violations<br>OSHA Whistleblower Protection Program<br>Most recent adverse action: September 2024</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>II. TIMELINE OF EVENTS</h2><table><tbody><tr><th>Date</th><th>Event/Action</th><th>Evidence Ref.</th></tr><tr><td>06/19/2024</td><td>Complainant requests medical leave from supervisor</td><td>Ex. 1A (email/text and Workday log)</td></tr><tr><td>06/20/2024</td><td>Supervisor issues negative evaluation and written warning</td><td>Ex. 1B (Workday system logs showing HR Director involvement)</td></tr><tr><td>06/25/2024</td><td>Complainant formally requests correction/removal of warning</td><td>Ex. 1C (email/ticket to HR)</td></tr><tr><td>07/15/2024</td><td>Complainant files internal complaint about payroll discrepancies</td><td>Ex. 4A (internal complaint, payroll records)</td></tr><tr><td>07/20/2024</td><td>Payroll adjustments made without authorization, PTO improperly deducted</td><td>Ex. 4B (payroll records, before/after)</td></tr><tr><td>08/05/2024</td><td>Complainant notifies Chief Compliance Officer of violations</td><td>Ex. 4C (email to Ms. Painter with receipt confirmation)</td></tr><tr><td>08/15/2024</td><td>Complainant files DOL complaint regarding wage/hour violations</td><td>Ex. 4D (DOL complaint receipt)</td></tr><tr><td>08/20/2024</td><td>Further adverse payroll actions, access restrictions implemented</td><td>Ex. 4E (system access logs, payroll records)</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>III. STATUTES AND POLICIES VIOLATED</h2><table><tbody><tr><th>Statute/Regulation</th><th>Description</th><th>Policy Guidance</th></tr><tr><td class="red">FLSA, 29 U.S.C. § 215(a)(3)</td><td>Anti-retaliation provision for wage complaints</td><td>DOL Fact Sheet #77A</td></tr><tr><td class="red">FMLA, 29 U.S.C. § 2615</td><td>Prohibition against interference and retaliation</td><td>29 C.F.R. § 825.220</td></tr><tr><td class="red">Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1514A</td><td>Whistleblower protection for reporting violations</td><td>OSHA Whistleblower Manual</td></tr><tr><td class="red">ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12203</td><td>Prohibition of retaliation and coercion</td><td>EEOC Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation</td></tr><tr><td class="red">Cox HR-405 / Payroll Policy</td><td>Accurate payroll processing and documentation</td><td>Cox Employee Handbook</td></tr><tr><td class="red">Cox Whistleblower Policy</td><td>Protection for internal reporting of violations</td><td>Cox Compliance Manual</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>IV. MATERIAL INCONSISTENCIES & FALSE ASSERTIONS</h2><table><tbody><tr><th>Assertion/Statement</th><th>Source</th><th>Contradictory Evidence</th><th>Implication</th></tr><tr><td>"All payroll adjustments were properly authorized"</td><td>Cox Position Statement (04/2025)</td><td>Payroll records show unauthorized deductions after complaint (Ex. 4B)</td><td>Retaliatory payroll manipulation</td></tr><tr><td>"No retaliation occurred for any protected activity"</td><td>Cox Position Statement (04/2025)</td><td>System access restrictions implemented after DOL complaint (Ex. 4E)</td><td>Direct retaliation for federal filing</td></tr><tr><td>"Cox has a robust whistleblower protection program"</td><td>Cox Position Statement (04/2025)</td><td>No action taken on report to Chief Compliance Officer (Ex. 4C)</td><td>Whistleblower policy is a sham</td></tr><tr><td>"Warning was not related to leave request"</td><td>Cox Position Statement (04/2025)</td><td>Workday logs show warning created one day after leave request (Ex. 1A, 1B)</td><td>Pretextual discipline, FMLA retaliation</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>V. POLICY ANALYSIS</h2><table><tbody><tr><th>Policy Requirement</th><th>What Should Have Happened</th><th>Actual Action</th><th>Deviation</th></tr><tr><td>FLSA: No retaliation for wage complaints</td><td>Investigate complaint, correct errors, no adverse action</td><td>Further payroll manipulation after complaint</td><td>Direct FLSA anti-retaliation violation</td></tr><tr><td>FMLA: No interference with leave rights</td><td>Process leave request without adverse action</td><td>Negative evaluation issued immediately after request</td><td>FMLA interference and retaliation</td></tr><tr><td>Whistleblower Policy: Investigate reports</td><td>Chief Compliance Officer should investigate and remediate</td><td>No action taken on formal report</td><td>Policy breach, SOX violation</td></tr><tr><td>Payroll Policy: Accurate processing</td><td>Maintain accurate records, proper authorization</td><td>Unauthorized adjustments, improper PTO deductions</td><td>Policy violation, potential fraud</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>VI. RESPONSIBLE PARTIES & RELATED INDIVIDUALS</h2><table><tbody><tr><th>Name</th><th>Title/Role</th><th>Involvement</th></tr><tr><td>Azariah Workman</td><td>HR Director, Cox</td><td>Facilitated retaliatory warning, failed to correct</td></tr><tr><td>Ms. Painter</td><td>Chief Compliance Officer</td><td>Failed to investigate whistleblower complaint</td></tr><tr><td>Keith Wilson</td><td>Supervisor, Cox</td><td>Initiated retaliatory warning after leave request</td></tr><tr><td>[Payroll Manager]</td><td>Payroll Department</td><td>Processed unauthorized payroll adjustments</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>VII. PRIOR FILINGS & EVIDENCE OF PATTERN</h2><table><tbody><tr><th>Date</th><th>Filing/Agency</th><th>Case/Reference</th><th>Status/Outcome</th></tr><tr><td>08/15/2024</td><td>DOL WHD</td><td>FLSA Complaint #[Insert]</td><td>Under investigation</td></tr><tr><td>09/10/2024</td><td>OSHA</td><td>Whistleblower Complaint #[Insert]</td><td>Pending</td></tr><tr><td>05/15/2025</td><td>EEOC</td><td>12K-2025-00001</td><td>Pending, multiple motions</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>VIII. EXHIBITS & EVIDENCE</h2><ul><li>Ex. 1A: June 19, 2024 leave request email/text and Workday log</li><li>Ex. 1B: June 20, 2024 Workday system logs showing HR Director involvement in warning</li><li>Ex. 1C: June 25, 2024 request for correction/removal of warning</li><li>Ex. 4A: July 15, 2024 internal complaint about payroll discrepancies</li><li>Ex. 4B: July 20, 2024 payroll records showing unauthorized adjustments</li><li>Ex. 4C: August 5, 2024 email to Chief Compliance Officer with receipt confirmation</li><li>Ex. 4D: August 15, 2024 DOL complaint receipt</li><li>Ex. 4E: August 20, 2024 system access logs and payroll records showing further adverse actions</li></ul></div><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>IX. RELIEF AND REMEDIES SOUGHT</h2><ol><li>Immediate investigation of payroll manipulation and whistleblower suppression</li><li>Restoration of all improperly deducted wages, PTO, and benefits</li><li>Sanctions for retaliation against protected activities</li><li>Referral to DOJ, DOL WHD, OSHA, and SEC for coordinated enforcement</li><li>Executive accountability for Chief Compliance Officer's failure to act</li><li>Any other relief deemed just and proper</li></ol></div><div class="section-yellow" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>X. SERVICE AND NOTICE TO THIRD PARTIES</h2><ul><li>EEOC Norfolk Area Office</li><li>Cox Communications, Inc. HR and Legal</li><li>U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division</li><li>U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division</li><li>Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Whistleblower Protection Program</li><li>Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of the Whistleblower</li><li>Virginia Office of the State Inspector General</li><li>Other relevant agencies</li></ul><div class="small"><b>Notice:</b> This addendum is intended to satisfy the recordkeeping, disclosure, and transmission requirements of all referenced agencies and courts. All parties are requested to preserve, review, and incorporate this record in accordance with applicable law.</div></div><div class="signature" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;">Respectfully Submitted,<br>/s/ Thomas D. Coates<br>tdcoates@gmail.com | (757) 374-3539<br>Dated: June 5, 2025</div><div class="signature" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><br></div><div class="signature" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><h2>Violation #4: Retaliatory Misrepresentation of Confidentiality & Suppression of Advocacy Rights</h2><div class="violation-title"><span style="color: rgb(46, 59, 78); font-family: "Segoe UI Semibold", Calibri, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.5em;"><br></span></div><div class="violation-title"><span style="color: rgb(46, 59, 78); font-family: "Segoe UI Semibold", Calibri, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.5em;">I. PARTIES AND JURISDICTION</span></div><div class="section-yellow"><table><tbody><tr><th>Complainant</th><td>Thomas D. Coates</td></tr><tr><th>Respondent(s)</th><td>Cox Communications, Inc., Attorney Justin Myers</td></tr><tr><th>Jurisdiction</th><td>EEOC Charge No.: 12K-2025-00001<br>Virginia OCR 25-3132<br>ABA Professional Responsibility Rules<br>DOJ & SEC Oversight of Ethical Conduct by Corporate Counsel</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow"><h2>II. TIMELINE OF EVENTS</h2><table><tbody><tr><th>Date</th><th>Event/Action</th><th>Evidence Ref.</th></tr><tr><td>12/05/2024</td><td>Complainant formally notifies Cox executives of intent to engage with advocacy organizations and social media platforms</td><td>Ex. 5A (Attached Amplifying Advocacy letter)</td></tr><tr><td>04/11/2025</td><td>Cox counsel (Justin Myers) asserts overbroad confidentiality in EEOC position letter, attempting to restrict complainant’s public advocacy</td><td>Ex. 5B (Attached Cox April 11, 2025 letter)</td></tr><tr><td>04/17/2025</td><td>Complainant formally rejects the attempt, citing retaliatory intent and misrepresentation of the law</td><td>Ex. 5C (Attached April 17, 2025 Response)</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow"><h2>III. STATUTES AND POLICIES VIOLATED</h2><table><tbody><tr><th>Statute/Regulation</th><th>Description</th><th>Policy Guidance</th></tr><tr><td class="red">ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12203(a)</td><td>Retaliation for protected activity (public advocacy)</td><td>EEOC Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation</td></tr><tr><td class="red">Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-3(a)</td><td>Retaliation for filing EEOC charge</td><td>EEOC Compliance Manual, Section 8</td></tr><tr><td class="red">NLRA Section 7</td><td>Interference with protected concerted activity</td><td>NLRB v. Main Street Terrace, 598 F.3d 270 (4th Cir. 2022)</td></tr><tr><td class="red">ABA Model Rule 1.13(b)</td><td>Duty of corporate counsel to report misconduct</td><td>Commentary on Rule 1.13</td></tr><tr><td class="red">ABA Model Rule 8.4(c)</td><td>Prohibition of dishonest conduct by lawyers</td><td>Commentary on Rule 8.4</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow"><h2>IV. MATERIAL INCONSISTENCIES & FALSE ASSERTIONS</h2><table><tbody><tr><th>Assertion/Statement</th><th>Source</th><th>Contradictory Evidence</th><th>Implication</th></tr><tr><td>"Disclosure of EEOC charge materials is strictly prohibited"</td><td>Cox April 11, 2025 Position Letter</td><td>U.S. law and December 5 letter authorize disclosure (Ex. 5A, 5C)</td><td>Misrepresentation of the law, retaliatory intent</td></tr><tr><td>"Coates' claims are speculative and lack merit"</td><td>Cox April 11, 2025 Position Letter</td><td>This is the only review and they cannot prove speculation, but it has been stated,</td><td>Failure to acknowledge or account for significant supporting evidence</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow"><h2>V. POLICY ANALYSIS</h2><table><tbody><tr><th>Policy Requirement</th><th>What Should Have Happened</th><th>Actual Action</th><th>Deviation</th></tr><tr><td>ADA/Title VII Retaliation Prohibitions</td><td>Refrain from actions that deter protected activity</td><td>Attempted to suppress public advocacy</td><td>Direct violation of retaliation laws</td></tr><tr><td>ABA Rules of Professional Conduct</td><td>Provide accurate legal advice, refrain from misleading statements</td><td>Misrepresented EEOC confidentiality rules</td><td>Breach of ethical duties</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow"><h2>VI. RESPONSIBLE PARTIES & RELATED INDIVIDUALS</h2><table><tbody><tr><th>Name</th><th>Title/Role</th><th>Involvement</th></tr><tr><td>Justin Myers</td><td>Attorney, Littler Mendelson (for Cox)</td><td>Made misrepresentations, attempted to suppress advocacy</td></tr><tr><td>[Executive(s) who approved/directed letter]</td><td>Cox Leadership</td><td>[If known, indicate approval/direction]</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow"><h2>VII. PRIOR FILINGS & EVIDENCE OF PATTERN</h2><table><tbody><tr><th>Date</th><th>Filing/Agency</th><th>Case/Reference</th><th>Status/Outcome</th></tr><tr><td>12/05/2024</td><td>Cox Executives</td><td>Notification of public advocacy</td><td>Formal communication on file</td></tr><tr><td>05/15/2025</td><td>EEOC</td><td>12K-2025-00001</td><td>Pending</td></tr><tr><td>[If applicable]</td><td>State Bar Association</td><td>[Potential bar complaint ref #]</td><td>[Future possibility]</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="section-yellow"><h2>VIII. EXHIBITS & EVIDENCE</h2><ul><li>Ex. 5A: Letter sent to Kia Painter (12/05/2024), notifying of intent to engage with advocacy groups.</li><li>Ex. 5B: First page of the 2025 Letter</li><li>Ex. 5C: Rejection of 4/17 and intent to advocate,</li></ul></div><div class="section-yellow"><h2>IX. RELIEF AND REMEDIES SOUGHT</h2><ol><li>Formal retraction of confidentiality misstatements from the Cox filing.</li><li>Confirmation that all relevant Cox executives are aware of the ethical and legal obligations.</li><li>Review of attorney Myers’ conduct by the Virginia State Bar for ethical violations.</li><li>Referral to DOJ or SEC.</li><li>Any other relief.</li></ol></div><div class="section-yellow"><h2>X. SERVICE AND NOTICE TO THIRD PARTIES</h2><ul><li>EEOC Norfolk Area Office</li><li>Cox Communications, Inc. HR and Legal</li><li>Attorney Justin Myers, Littler Mendelson, P.C.</li><li>Virginia State Bar (for potential ethical review)</li><li>U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (for potential SOX implications)</li><li>U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division</li><li>SEC Office of the Whistleblower</li></ul><div class="small"><b>Notice:</b> This addendum is intended to satisfy the recordkeeping, disclosure, and transmission requirements of all referenced agencies and courts. All parties are requested to preserve, review, and incorporate this record in accordance with applicable law.</div></div><div class="signature" style="font-size: medium;">Respectfully Submitted,<br>/s/ Thomas D. Coates<br>tdcoates@gmail.com | (757) 374-3539<br>Dated: June 5, 2025</div></div>
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