Unfortunately, disability discrimination is very common in the United States. However, such discrimination is prohibited by both state and federal law.

It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against an employee because they either have, or the employer believes they have, a disability. This includes mental disabilities.

Also, an employer must “reasonably accommodate” an employee with a disability. In other words, employers must make every effort they can to help an employee do their job even though they are disabled. This can include providing special equipment to employees or changing some of the job’s duties to better match the employee’s capabilities.

These duties also apply to employees who have not been hired yet. Employers must attempt to accommodate all applicants for a job and cannot take disabilities into consideration unless it is directly related to the job.

One of the most challenging aspects of disability law is what exactly constitutes a “disability”. If you are unsure that your condition satisfies this requirement, you should speak with an attorney to determine what your rights are.

If you believe you have been discriminated against because of a disability, we invite you to contact us today for a free consultation to discuss this and any other employment law questions you might have.