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> this is a pretty clear-cut discrimination case.

Its clear cut discrimination, sure, but discrimination based on disability is only prohibited if it is against “a person with a disability who meets all of a position's legitimate job requirements and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.” [0]

The question isn't “is this discrimination” but is the requirement to use the software in question a “legitimate job requirement” and/or an “essential function” that the worker cannot do without accommodation, and for which no reasonable accommodation is available with which the worker would be able to perform the function.

[0] https://www.eeoc.gov/foia/eeoc-informal-discussion-letter-44



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