Hendricks-Robinson As Crowbar: Removing the Certification Bar to Disability-Based Employment-Discrimination Class Actions‪.‬

INTRODUCTION Compared to their nondisabled counterparts, Americans with disabilities face significant discriminatory hurdles in finding and keeping employment. Today it is estimated that only one-third of Americans with disabilities who are qualified to work can find jobs. (1) Although the employment rate for persons without disabilities fluctuates around 80.5%, the rate is just 20.6% for those who require personal assistance to perform a life activity. (2)