Jeremy is a telemarketer who is hearing impaired.His hearing aid helps him take calls at work and this compensates for his disability.He accidentally broke his hearing aid and did not have the money to replace it.He asked for an advance on salary and was refused.He asked for a loan and was refused.As a result,Jeremy was unable to take calls from customers and he was fired from his job because of "poor performance." Which government agency shall he call to help Jeremy in this situation?

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is responsible for enforcing federal laws that prohibit discrimination against employees or job applicants based on their disability, among other protected characteristics. Jeremy's hearing impairment qualifies as a disability, and his employer's refusal to provide him with a reasonable accommodation (in this case, a loan or advance to replace his hearing aid) may constitute discrimination. Therefore, Jeremy should contact the EEOC to file a complaint and seek redress for his wrongful termination.

Jeremy Is a Telemarketer Who Is Hearing Impaired