Offer withdrawn after cancer disclosure: Atlantic settlement
Court-approved consent decree · limited earlier court findings
Reported facts
EEOC alleged an administrative-assistant offer was revoked after the applicant disclosed breast cancer, despite medical confirmation she could work with some treatment time off.
Published outcome
The companies agreed to $112,000 and a two-year consent decree covering accommodation policies, training and reporting. An earlier ruling found the diagnosis was an ADA disability; the settlement was not a jury verdict on all allegations.
Limits when comparing your own situation
The necessary accommodation and any undue hardship depend on the job and evidence. This announcement does not guarantee an offer must remain open in every medical situation.
Questions to prepare for your own situation
- Which essential duties can I perform?
- What specific scheduling adjustment did I request?
- What written reason and timeline accompanied the withdrawal?
These preparation questions are our editorial guidance, not findings in the original case.
References and editorial date
EEOC
Source publication：2026-09-30
Source checked and summary prepared：2026-10-04
Our concise paraphrase is not an official translation or an assessment of your case. Reference addresses are recorded for traceability.
https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/atlantic-properties-and-diversified-funding-pay-112000-eeoc-disability-discrimination