Bipolar disorder is a medical disability that may cause individuals suffering from this disorder to have many manic or depressive episodes throughout their lifetime. In order to be considered bipolar, a person must have had at least one manic episode. Common symptoms of this condition include feelings of guilt, anxiety, sleep and appetite issues, loss of interest in hobbies or other previously enjoyed activities, etc. Treatment for bipolar disorder most times includes medication and therapy. This condition affects around 5.7 million adults in the United States.

If your boss has discriminated against you because you have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you may have an employment claim. In order to bring suit, you must be able to show that your bipolar disorder is considered a ‘medical disability,’ that your condition limits your work, that you are still able to perform the essential tasks of your job, and that your employer has discriminated against you because of your bipolar diagnosis.

Examples of ways that your employer may have discriminated against you based on your disability include not allowing you to miss work for therapy sessions or medical appointments, and/or your employer does not allow you reasonable time off of work for your bipolar disorder. If you believe that you have been discriminated against at work because of your bipolar disorder, don’t hesitate to contact the highly skilled attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. You can reach us at 1-888-204-1014. Call us for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more. We are here to help you!