Court puts equal burden on UPS, deaf drivers

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Argus Leader Media - News

United Parcel Service Inc., the world's largest package delivery company, must prove that allowing deaf workers to drive its smaller trucks is unsafe if it wants to continue barring them from such vehicles, an appeals court said Friday.

The panel of judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals in San Francisco, reversing rulings by three of its members and a lower court, said Atlanta-based UPS must be given the chance to show a connection between deaf drivers and safety.

But the deaf workers also must prove they can safely drive the trucks, the panel said.

"Because UPS has linked hearing with safe driving, UPS bears the burden to prove that nexus," the panel said. "The employees, however, bear the ultimate burden to show they are qualified to perform the essential function of safely driving a package car."

The lawsuit seeks to represent 1,000 hearing-impaired UPS workers.
 
UPS is full of b$, and big image of discrimination.
I am deaf, work as Window Treatment Technician for two years.I work independently. I drive about 150-200 miles, and visit 10-12 customers daily. I can prove them that I am the most safest driver per company's notice. Hearing people are not safe drivers as well. Communication is not an issue, because I have a sidekick lx, which it helped me to communicate with our trackers. No problem so far.
 
Miss-Delectable said:
Argus Leader Media - News

United Parcel Service Inc., the world's largest package delivery company, must prove that allowing deaf workers to drive its smaller trucks is unsafe if it wants to continue barring them from such vehicles, an appeals court said Friday.

The panel of judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals in San Francisco, reversing rulings by three of its members and a lower court, said Atlanta-based UPS must be given the chance to show a connection between deaf drivers and safety.

But the deaf workers also must prove they can safely drive the trucks, the panel said.

"Because UPS has linked hearing with safe driving, UPS bears the burden to prove that nexus," the panel said. "The employees, however, bear the ultimate burden to show they are qualified to perform the essential function of safely driving a package car."

The lawsuit seeks to represent 1,000 hearing-impaired UPS workers.
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I can't believe this! If they have a driver's license, they have already proven that they are qualified to perform the essential function. That's what a driver's test is for. And there is an easy way to see if they are at greater risk. Check their driving record. UPS is in for a big loss in this lawsuit.
 
Yeah UPS is just a worrywart, anyhow. Deaf people can drive semi trucks no problem. They can drive anything!
 
Deaf workers can drive trucks, semi trucks, and even 18 wheels trucks. UPS should bend rules and let Deaf people to drive the trucks.

For me, I doubt that I could be qualified for driving UPS truck because of my driving history. I admit that I am the worst driver and lousy at parking my car on parallel lines. :giggle:
 
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