Central Park worker sacked for ‘sleeping on the job’ sues for disability: ‘I was shocked’
Gregory Holder, a Central Park maintenance worker, was fired in August 2025 after eight years of employment and is now suing the Central Park Conservancy for wrongful termination related to his sleep apnea disability. He claims he provided a doctor's note disclosing his condition months before his dismissal and never received accommodations or a discussion about his situation. The lawsuit argues that the Conservancy failed in its legal duty to engage in the accommodation process under disability law.
- ▪Gregory Holder worked for the Central Park Conservancy for eight years and was promoted four times before his termination.
- ▪He was diagnosed with sleep apnea in January 2025 and provided a doctor’s note to his manager disclosing the condition.
- ▪Holder claims he never received a meeting about accommodations despite disclosing his disability, and was fired without warning in August 2025.
- ▪His lawyer argues the Conservancy had a legal obligation to discuss reasonable accommodations once aware of his disability.
- ▪The Central Park Conservancy declined to comment on the lawsuit.
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Metro exclusive Central Park worker sacked for ‘sleeping on the job’ sues for disability: ‘I was shocked’ By Peter Senzamici and Natalie O'Neill Published May 1, 2026, 4:57 p.m. ET He lost his “dream” job! A Central Park maintenance worker who got canned for snoozing on the job insists his cat naps were caused by a legit sleep apnea disorder, according to a new lawsuit. Gregory Holder, 60, is suing the Central Park Conservancy for damages — alleging he was axed from a longtime position he loved last year due to “daytime drowsiness” from the recognized disability. 5 Gregory Holder is suing the Central Park Conservancy, alleging he was canned after eight years of work at a job he loved because of a disclosed disability.
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