Living with a medical condition is hard enough without worrying about unfair treatment at work. If your employer failed to accommodate your condition or treated you differently because of it, our team of attorneys at Employment Rights Lawyers, APC, is here to advocate for you.
What is Medical Disability Discrimination?
California law protects employees from discrimination based on medical disabilities and conditions. Employers are also required by law to provide reasonable accommodations when appropriate and engage in a good-faith interactive process to determine whether an employee can continue performing essential job duties with reasonable support.
Medical Disability Discrimination
Medical disability discrimination occurs when an employer makes decisions about hiring, firing, pay, promotions, scheduling, or other employment matters based on an employee’s medical condition rather than their qualifications or performance.
This can take many forms, including:
- Terminating an employee after learning about a medical condition
- Refusing to hire a qualified applicant because of a disability
- Demoting an employee following a medical diagnosis
- Reducing hours after an employee requests medical leave
- Passing over a qualified employee for promotion because of a disability
Failure to Accommodate
Employers are required to consider reasonable accommodations that allow qualified employees with disabilities or medical conditions to perform the essential functions of their jobs. A failure to accommodate occurs when an employer ignores, denies, or unreasonably rejects an accommodation request. Examples of failure to accommodate may include:
- Refusing a modified work schedule without proper evaluation
- Denying additional medical leave that may be reasonable
- Ignoring a request for specialized equipment or workplace modifications
- Failing to explore available accommodation options
- Terminating an employee instead of considering reasonable accommodations
If you believe you were treated unfairly because of a medical disability or your employer refused to accommodate your condition, our team of attorneys at Employment Rights Lawyers, APC, can evaluate your situation. We can determine whether your employer’s actions may have crossed the line into unlawful behavior and help you pursue the best possible outcome.
Why Choose Employment Rights Lawyers, APC, for Your Medical Disability Discrimination Case?
When you’re facing discrimination at work, you need attorneys who understand both the law and the real-world impact these situations can have on your life and career. Our team of attorneys at Employment Rights Lawyers, APC, focuses exclusively on employment law and is committed to protecting employees’ rights. We provide direct access to our legal team and litigation-ready representation to pursue the best possible outcome for every client we represent.
Do You Have a Viable Medical Disability Discrimination Claim? Or is It Just Unfair?
Not every frustrating workplace experience is illegal. However, when adverse treatment is connected to a medical condition, disability, accommodation request, or protected medical leave, you may have a valid legal claim under California law.
FAQ
What Can I Do if I’m Being Subjected to Medical Disability Discrimination?
If you believe you’re being treated unfairly specifically because of a medical condition or disability, start by documenting what is happening. Save emails, text messages, performance reviews, accommodation requests, medical documentation, and any records of conversations with supervisors or human resources. If you need any workplace adjustments, make your accommodation request clear and keep copies of all communications. These records can become important if a dispute arises later.
You should also avoid assuming that what is happening is merely unfair rather than illegal. Employers may violate California law by discriminating against workers with medical conditions, refusing reasonable accommodations, or retaliating after a disability is disclosed. Our team of attorneys at Employment Rights Lawyers, APC, can review your situation, explain your rights, and help you determine whether you may have a viable legal claim.
Contact Us for a Free
(And Confidential) Consultation
If you believe you have been subjected to medical disability discrimination, don’t wait to learn about your rights. Contact Employment Rights Lawyers, APC, for a free and confidential case review. Our team of attorneys can evaluate your situation, explain your legal options, and help you determine whether you may have a viable claim under California law.
