EEOC says Wendy’s used ‘no restrictions’ rule to fire manager

On or about February 21, 2023, Salsburg’s healthcare provider issued a release clearing him to return to work at Wendy’s. The filing states that this release, which Salsburg sent to Wendy’s on or about February 24, 2023, stated that he could return to his district manager role as long as he did not lift, push or pull more than 10 pounds with his right hand, and that this limitation was expected to last until April 2023. According to the EEOC, both Wendy’s human resources and the company’s disability insurance carrier received documentation reflecting these restrictions, including “Fitness for Duty” documents.