SIGNS OF DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION
California law and the Federal Americans With Disabilities Act prohibits employers from discriminating against workers who have disabilities. You will need to contact a Disability Discrimination Lawyer if you think that your employer has discriminated against you. An attorney will fight for your rights. There are several things that can be classified as discrimination.
Failure To Accommodate
It is challenging enough for people to live with a disability. That is why employers are required by law to make accommodations. If an employer did not make the necessary accommodations for you, then you will need to contact a disability discrimination attorney.
Other Examples Of Discrimination In The Workplace
- Terminating you because of your disability
- Forcing you to do things that you should not be doing because of your medical condition
- Discriminating against you because of other factors such as sex, age or race
- Punishing you because of your disability
- Discriminating against you based on other factors such as pregnancy, age or sex
People who are dealing with a chronic illness, amputation, organ damage or cancer are at risk for being discriminated against in the workplace. Those who are returning to work after an illness or injury may also be discriminated against.
What Is A Disability?
Any type of injury that prevents a person from working can be classified as a disability. This includes the following.
- Leg injury
- Hand injury
- Ankle injury
- Eye injury
The following medical conditions that can also be classified as a disability.
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Heart disease
- Parkinson’s disease
- Huntington’s disease
- Cerebral
- Palsy Anemia
- Diabetes
- Cancer
Depression, anxiety and other mental disorders can also be classified as disabilities. If you believe that you have been a victim of discrimination, then you will need to contact a Los Angeles Employment Lawyer.