Parker

BACKGROUND

I. Complaint

Parker filed her complaint in October 2019, alleging nine causes of action against IST: (1) disability discrimination in violation of FEHA; (2) retaliation in violation of FEHA; (3) failure to prevent discrimination and retaliation in violation of FEHA; (4) failure to provide reasonable accommodations in violation of FEHA; (5) failure to engage in good faith interactive process in violation of FEHA; (6) retaliation in violation of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) (Gov. Code, § 12945.2 et seq.); (7) declaratory judgment; (8) wrongful termination in violation of public policy; and (9) failure to permit inspection of personnel and payroll records. Ultimately, only four claims proceeded to trial—discrimination (claim one), retaliation (claim two), failure to prevent discrimination and retaliation (claim three), and wrongful termination (claim eight). In her complaint, Parker alleged that IST hired her as a direct support professional (DSP) on December 2, 2017. She fractured her foot on the job on October 12, 2018 and her doctor placed her on medical leave until October 29, 2018. Her doctor then extended her leave until December 17, 2018. IST…