One employee with autism and ADHD found that using a fidget toy helped them concentrate and problem-solve at work. However, when they returned to the office after working from home, their manager banned fidget toys, claiming it was not preschool. After seeking HR advice, the employee was shocked when their manager threw away their squishy pup in a cup. The employee took action by going to HR and the manager’s superior, resulting in the manager being suspended. Click to read what happens next in this compelling story about standing up for one’s needs in the workplace.
Boss bans fidget toys for autistic employee, faces consequences

Breaking barriers: Employee fights for disability rights in the workplace

Employee stands up for rights, boss suspended for hostility

Employee fights for disability rights and gets fired.

Employee’s squishy pup causes controversy at workplace

Employee with disabilities stands up to hostile boss
An employee with autism and adhd was denied his right to use fidget toys in the office by his boss, who threw away one of his toys in a Starbucks cup. When the employee approached HR, they confirmed that the policy did not prohibit the use of fidget toys in the office. The employee’s boss was suspended and investigated for a hostile work environment. Join the conversation below to share your thoughts on disability rights in the workplace.
Employee stands up for disability rights, boss faces consequences. Commenters support OP’s actions and criticize boss’s behavior.

NTA defends boss’s decision to fire potential harasser Kyle.

Employee stands up for disability rights, commenters support NTA verdict

Standing up for disability rights pays off. NTA wins.

Boss throws away employee’s property, faces consequences and deservedly so. NTA.

Employee’s disability discrimination lawsuit could teach boss a lesson

Breaking down the generational divide in the workplace

Boss faces consequences for assaulting employee’s personal item. NTA.

Commenter defends employee, highlights legal consequences for boss’s actions

Boss crosses the line, employee stands up for rights

Standing up for what’s right – NTA comment and agreement.

Boss faces consequences for flouting disability accommodations. NTA wins!

Employee stands up for disability rights, boss faces consequences. NTA.

Destroying someone’s property is never acceptable. NTA stands up for their rights

Comment section takes a cute turn with ‘pup in a cup’ ☕

Employee rightfully stands up for disability rights, faces suspension

Silent fidget spinner, not the a**hole – disability rights win

Standing up for disability rights, consequences for the bullying boss.

Commenter expresses strong disdain for abusive thief Kyle.

Standing up for disability rights is always the right choice ✊

Standing up for disability rights: Supportive comment against a problematic manager

Standing up for disability rights in the workplace

Standing up for disability rights, NTA prevails over TA boss

Standing up for disability rights and facing workplace discrimination

Fired for harassment and assault, no one wants to hire him ♂️ NTA

Don’t be an ostrich! Embrace new working norms

Kyle gets served: Commenter defends disability rights

Kyle needs to learn how to play nicely with others

Manager gets what he deserves for bullying employee

Standing up for disability rights, employee is NTA. Kyle suffers.

Stand up for your rights! File a claim against your boss
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Employee stands up for disability rights, verified company policy with HR.

Curious if assertiveness is related to age or personality?

Justice served

Supportive comment defending use of fidget toys in workplace.

Consequences for all, retirement doesn’t excuse bad behavior.

Boss gets what he deserves for throwing out employee’s property

Support for standing up for disability rights at work

Employee stands up for disability rights, earns praise for calling out boss’ behavior

Commenter supports employee’s actions, blames boss for consequences.

Commenter judges boss for not respecting disability rights.

Boss learns hard lesson after prioritizing outdated views over job.

Employee advocates for disability rights, earns well-deserved victory

Standing up for disability rights leads to boss’s consequences

Support for employee advocating for disability rights, boss fired.
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Standing up for disability rights is the right thing to do ✊

Employee stands up for disability rights and boss faces consequences. Commenter supports them and adds cute humor.

Debate over whether or not office pup is noisy

Toys on desk spark debate over workplace decorum

Employee praised for advocating disability rights, boss faces backlash

Overcoming ADHD discrimination with a simple solution. NTA

Standing up for disability rights and productivity

Boss faces consequences after employee stands up for disability rights

Disability rights triumph: Boss faces consequences for violating ADA
