Disability Discrimination - Brightwood Law Group, PC

Despite significant legal protections, disability discrimination remains a serious threat in the workplace. Both state and federal laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), mandate that employers provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and prevent discriminatory practices. However, despite these protections, many employees still experience discrimination in their workplace.

Understanding Disability Discrimination

In California, disability discrimination occurs when a person is treated unfairly or harassed because of a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities. Employers with more than five (5) employees are required to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, unless they can show that doing so would pose an undue hardship on their business.

California’s Broad Legal Protections

California’s FEHA offers protections that go beyond federal standards, making it a powerful tool for individuals facing discrimination in the workplace. Under FEHA, employees have broad rights to accommodation and non-discrimination, and employers with five (5) or more employees fall within the scope of the statute’s protections.

Examples of discriminatory practices in the workplace include but are not limited to:

Denial of reasonable accommodations, such as refusal to accommodate a request for a modified work schedule;
Adverse employment actions, such as termination, demotion, or penalization or retaliation based on disability, need for accommodation, or association with a person who was or perceived to be disabled;
Unequal treatment or harassment, such as making offensive comments or jokes on the basis of an employee’s known or perceived disability;
Discriminatory hiring practices, such as failure to hire a qualified candidate based on his or her known or perceived disability;

The Importance of Competent Legal Representation

If you have experienced disability discrimination within California, we are here to help. Navigating disability discrimination claims can be complex, and success often depends on having attorneys that understand the intricacies of California’s anti-discrimination laws. If you believe you have been discriminated against due to your disability, having the appropriate legal counsel can significantly improve your chances of a favorable outcome.

At Brightwood Law Group, PC, we have extensive experience with disability discrimination cases, and more than just fight for your rights, we offer compassionate and zealously advocacy to help you obtain the justice you deserve. Reach out now to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys. At Brightwood Law Group, we are deeply rooted in justice.

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