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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a federal lawsuit against Federal Express Corporation on Tuesday, alleging the delivery giant violated federal law by discriminating against blind employees at a North Carolina facility.<\/p>\n

The federal agency claims that FedEx, formerly known as FedEx Ground Package Systems, Inc., failed to provide reasonable accommodations to four package handlers and a larger class of blind workers at its Kernersville location.\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to the lawsuit, denying the accommodations prevented the employees from performing their essential job functions and enjoying the same employment privileges as workers without disabilities.<\/p>\n

FILE – FedEx trucks are parked at a distribution center on May 3, 2025 in San Diego, California.\u00a0 (Kevin Carter \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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In addition to the discrimination charges, the EEOC suit alleges FedEx failed to maintain required administrative records in compliance with federal law.<\/p>\n

Melinda Dugas, the regional attorney for the EEOC\u2019s Charlotte district, said the alleged conduct is a clear violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which mandates workplace accommodations for disabilities unless they cause an undue hardship for the employer.<\/p>\n

FILE – Side view of Fedex Ground shipping truck in San Ramon, California, March 3, 2022. (Smith Collection\/Gado\/Getty Images \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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“Federal law is clear that failure to provide a needed reasonable accommodation for a disability where one is available and can be provided without causing undue hardship is unlawful discrimination,” Dugas said.<\/p>\n

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The agency noted that it pursued litigation only after prior attempts to reach a pre-litigation settlement through an administrative conciliation process were unsuccessful.<\/p>\n

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In a statement to FOX Business, a FedEx spokesperson said the company is aware of the lawsuit and is “currently reviewing the matter.”<\/p>\n

“We are committed to complying with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination of any kind,” the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

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