SAN FRANCISCO DISABLED WORKERS ARE PROTECTED UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) creates protection for disabled individuals in the workplace. Under this act, it is illegal for your boss to treat you differently than other workers because you are disabled. An employer may not discriminate against you based on the terms and conditions of your employment. "Terms and conditions" include things such as salary, promotions, vacation time, advancement, firing, hiring, etc.
Under the ADA, a disabled individual is a person who (1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such individual; (2) has a record of such an impairment; or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment. "Major Life Activities" include things such as seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, etc. If you believe that your condition fits ADA medical disability, you may likely be protected by this act.
Sadly, disability discrimination is not uncommon. Last year alone, the Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recovered over $57.2 million dollars in financial benefits for people who had medical disability discrimination claims. If you believe that your rights under the ADA have been violated, contact the experienced attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. You can reach us at 1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9776. You can also visit us online at www.discriminationattorney.com. We will fight for you!
