Category: Employment Law

Who Is Protected by the ADA in the Workplace?

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is illegal for any employer to discriminate against an employee with a disability in the workplace. This law defines discrimination widely, requiring employers to accommodate disabilities in the workplace whenever reasonably possible and making it illegal to disqualify applicants from a position based solely on the fact that they are disabled. If you are qualified for a job, a disability should not

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When Does An Employer In California Have A Duty To Accommodate A Disabled Employee?

Federal law makes it illegal to discriminate against employees due to a disability. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), federal law also makes it a requirement to provide reasonable accommodations for that employee in order to empower them to do their job. California law goes even farther. Under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), all employers are required to provide “reasonable accommodations” to employees who, due to mental

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What Is a Reasonable Accommodation in the Workplace under the ADA?

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on disability. In the context of employment, it requires all employers to make “reasonable accommodations” for qualified employees , the goal of which is to assist the employees in the performance of their duties. . It can be tricky to understand what is and is not considered a reasonable workplace accommodation. In general, an employer should make any reasonable accommodation which is

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