Category: Disability Discrimination

California is known for its strong labor laws, especially when it comes to protecting employees with disabilities. Disability discrimination in the workplace is not only unethical but also illegal under both state and federal laws. If you are an employee in California, understanding your rights and the protections under these laws is crucial. Laws Protecting…

California upholds stringent laws to protect individuals from discrimination based on disability in the workplace. If you believe you have faced discrimination due to your disability, understanding the steps to file a discrimination case is essential for seeking justice and enforcing your rights. Understanding Disability Discrimination Before initiating legal action, it’s crucial to understand what…

Discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the workplace is prohibited under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you believe you have faced disability discrimination, understanding how to prove your case is crucial. Establishing Disability Status The first step in proving disability discrimination is establishing your disability status. Under FEHA, a disability is…

In employment litigation, medical records can provide a factual foundation for legal arguments and decisions. From establishing disabilities and validating leave requests to substantiating claims of discrimination or retaliation, these records are a cornerstone of evidentiary support. Establishing Disability Claims The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act prohibit discrimination against individuals with…

Living with a disability is already a difficult situation. However, many people also face disability discrimination in the workplace. If you are facing such a problem, then there are a few steps you should take right away. Our Los Angeles disability discrimination attorneys explain these steps below: Understanding the Laws Against Disability Discrimination in California There are…

California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees with physical or mental disabilities. In fact, California employers have an affirmative obligation to take steps to make sure that disabled employees are provided reasonable accommodations at work for their disability so that they actually can continue to work, despite…

Federal and state laws protect disabled workers. The goal of these laws is to increase the employment of people with disabilities. Yet, even with these protections, only 17.9 percent of adults with disabilities have a job. Furthermore, disabled workers often face unnecessary hurdles and obstacles in the workforce. One of these hurdles is disability discrimination in the…

Our Los Angeles Labor Lawyers Discuss Protections Given to Disabled Workers Disabled workers are protected by federal law. An employer cannot make employment decisions based on an employee’s disability. Also, your employer cannot make employment decisions based on a perceived disability. If your employer thinks that you are disabled, even if you are not, then…

There is no question that under federal and California employment laws, employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees with disabilities.  In fact, employers have an affirmative obligation to take reasonable steps to accommodate the needs of an employee with a disability so that the disabled employee can do his job. The law has been less…