Mrs.Shipman had a good work record until she suffered a serious injury in a car accident.She applied for a graduated return-to-work program where she would work an increasing number of hours each week until her full recovery.The employer insisted on a firm return date and when she could not comply they fired her.The Human Rights Board determined that ________.
A)since she was not able to say exactly when she would return to work full time,the company had every right to terminate her employment
B)there was not sufficient evidence that Mrs.Shipman was actually seriously injured
C)the company had done everything required to accommodate her
D)she had been discriminated against due to her disability

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The scenario suggests that Mrs. Shipman was terminated from her job because of her disability. The employer's refusal to allow her to return to work gradually despite her injury shows discrimination against her disability. Therefore, the best choice is D.

MrsShipman Had a Good Work Record Until She Suffered a Serious