The writer of this paper discusses the
discrimination case of the Waffle House vs. Scotty Baker. Baker was fired from his
job at the Waffle House due to a physical handicap which resulted from a car accident. This paper examines the role of the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) in this
particular case. The EEOC claimed that the Waffle House had violated the Americans with Disabilities Act when they fired Baker due to his handicap. This paper delves into the legal aspects surrounding
discrimination in the workplace as well as the EEOC's active involvement in cases of discrimination. This paper also notes various laws and statutes relating to this particular topic.