The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against Paycom Payroll, LLC for disability discrimination. The EEOC alleges the software company violated federal law by failing to accommodate an employee with a life-threatening food allergy.
Paycom terminated the employee after she experienced repeated anaphylactic reactions from food brought into the office by coworkers. The employee provided medical documentation requesting a secluded workspace or remote work options to manage her condition.
Paycom implemented temporary adjustments that the EEOC claims were ineffective. The legal action exposes Paycom to potential financial liabilities and reputational damage.