Disability / Medical Condition Discrimination and Failure To Accommodate Disability / Medical Condition

California Government Code § 12940 (a) makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee or an applicant for employment on the grounds of their disability, perceived disability, their record of disability, or because of the disability, record of disability or perceived disability of the person that they are associated with.

Disability discrimination includes treating someone differently on account of their disability. Refusing to hire a job applicant because of their disability. Paying one employee less than another, with the same qualification, simply because of their disability. Passing over an employee for a senior role because of their disability. Excluding an employee from professional development opportunities because of their disability. Assigning less desirable tasks, poor shifts, or impossible workloads to an individual because of their disability. Excluding an employee from team meetings, communications, or workplace events on account of their disability. Denying disabled employees benefits that are available to non-disabled employees. Or disciplining, suspending, or discharging a disabled employee from their employment on account of their disability. 

If you believe that you have suffered discrimination on account of your disability, perceived disability, record of disability or because of the disability or perceived disability of the person that you are associated with please contact the Law Offices of Ugo O. Asobie. Free Consultation. Disability discrimination cases are handled on contingency.