HAS YOUR BOSS REFUSED TO ALLOW YOU TO MISS WORK TO ATTEND DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENTS TO TREAT YOUR SLEEP APNEA? YOU MAY BE A VICTIM OF DISCRIMINATION. CONTACT DISCRIMINATION LAWYERS NOW.
Sleep Apnea is a sleeping disorder that is characterized by pauses in one’s breathing during sleep. The treatments for sleep apnea often include as ceasing alcohol consumption or the use of medications to clam the central nervous system. Specific types of pillows can help individuals suffering from sleep apnea. In addition, surgery to tighten airways may help improve an individual’s sleeping pattern.
If you have sleep apnea, you may not be aware of ways in which your boss may be discriminating against you. Some examples of discriminatory practice include your employer not allowing you to miss work for medical appointments, not accommodating your need to take a reasonable time off of work, and now providing you with reasonable at-work accommodations for your sleep apnea.
If you have sleep apnea, and if your boss has been discriminating against you, you may be able to sue. To bring a lawsuit, you must be able to show that you are disabled, regarded as disabled, or have a history of being disabled. In addition, you must be able to show that your disability has resulted in physical limitations, that you can still perform the essential functions of your job, and that your boss has taken some form of adverse action against you. An “adverse action” may include not hiring, a demotion, or firing.
If you have been a victim of discrimination, you are not alone. Get help by calling the experienced team of attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. You can reach us at 1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9776 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more.
