The Americans with Disabilities Act does not require an employer to provide accommodation so that an employee can care for his or her disabled family member.

The plaintiff was terminated from his employment. He alleged that his termination violated the ADA and NJLAD since it was related to his association with his disabled son. The plaintiff alleged that the employer failed to accommodate his need for a flexible schedule. In dismissing this complaint, Judge Martinotti held that both the ADA and NJLAD provide for claims of associational discrimination. However, this does not extend to a requirement to accommodate the employee’s schedule to provide care for his son. 

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