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Following a Labor Court ruling, Bradesco will make a disbursement of R$30,000. See in-depth information on the topic!
In a recent labor dispute, the Judiciary instructed Bradesco bank to make a payment of R$30,000 to an employee. This happened because the bank neglected the bank employee’s visual condition, assigning her a task unsuitable for her limitation.
Therefore, facing numerous obstacles and reprimands from management for unsatisfactory performance, the individual chose to seek the Labor Court. Continue reading to learn more about this episode!
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Bradesco will disburse R$30,000
The episode took place in Itapetinga, located in the heart of Bahia. Accordingly, the bank employee in question has albinism, meaning that she has a total or partial deficiency of melanin. Consequently, individuals with this genetic condition often have visual problems, as is the case with the bank employee mentioned.
The issue emerged when she was assigned an activity that required reading documents with tiny type and numerals, resulting in performance below expectations. Because of this, she frequently faced reprimands from management. During the process, witnesses reported that the bank employee even became emotional after such encounters.
It is crucial to emphasize that the bank employee stated before the Federal Court that Bradesco was fully aware of her restriction. However, the bank assigned her to a task incompatible with her disability. Thus, it acted contrary to the Statute of Persons with Disabilities, which establishes accessibility standards and accommodations for individuals with restrictions.
Judicial Verdict
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Accordingly, the presiding judge, Antônio Souza Lemos Jr, was unequivocal in his ruling. He emphasizes that national legislation, through the Statute of Persons with Disabilities, seeks to include everyone in the workplace. In this case, the bank was aware of the employee's situation and was therefore negligent in failing to adapt the position or reassign her.
Therefore, the amount of R$30 thousand was stipulated as compensation for the bank employee by the Regional Labor Court of the 5th Region (TRT5). However, it is important to point out that the decision is still subject to appeal. In other words, Bradesco may challenge it to avoid the payment. In the ruling, the judge notes that the bank not only disregarded the bank employee’s condition, but also demanded that she achieve the same productivity as her colleagues.
“It is not enough merely to provide opportunities in the job market. It is imperative to open the doors of the working world and make it accessible, taking into account the particularities of the Person with Disabilities.” The judge spoke these words when announcing his decision. So far, the payment has not yet been made.
