TQL presented Walsh with an impossible choice - work at the office and put additional strain on her child, or take an unpaid leave of absence and lose the income and health insurance she needed. The jury found that TQL's denial of that reasonable request led to the death of her daughter.
Walsh's doctor instructed her to be on modified bed rest, work from home and limit her activity, to protect the pregnancy. Four days after the procedure, which took place on Feb. 11, 2021, Walsh went to TQL's offices and asked to work from home, so she could follow her doctor's instructions. But Walsh's request to work remotely was not granted.
My co-worker, "Alyssa," joined the office a few months ago. As far as I can tell, she is significantly hard of hearing but doesn't use any hearing aid. I've tried to train myself to speak loudly and clearly with her (I have family who are going deaf, I get it), but she still often misses part of what I say.