Invisible disabilities, such as mental health conditions, chronic illnesses, and learning disabilities, often go unnoticed but can significantly impact an employee's ability to perform their job. Employees with these conditions have the right to request reasonable...
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Disability Discrimination And Accommodation
Most Washington employers must accommodate employee disabilities
Disability discrimination in the workplace is more than challenging – it can impact your confidence and undermine your work performance. Reasonable disability accommodations could improve things, but what if your employer refuses to provide them? Resist the temptation...
Is it disability discrimination if someone can’t lift 50 pounds?
If you apply for a job, it may require that you are able to lift 50 pounds. This is common in physical labor jobs, such as working in construction or working in a warehouse. You may need to lift and carry different products, tools or machines. It’s an inherent part of...
Is a condition a disability if symptoms are intermittent?
When it comes to employment law, defining what qualifies as a disability can be a complex matter, especially when a condition manifests symptoms intermittently. Conditions like migraines, epilepsy, Lupus and certain mental health disorders can manifest in episodes...
Can your employer fire you after an accident causes a disability?
Being in an accident is a scary and challenging situation. It's increasingly scary if the accident causes a disability. One stressor is the impact on your job and job status. Understanding your rights and the protections in place is essential. Disability...
The right to privacy and reasonable accommodation
If you have a disability of any kind, knowing your rights to “reasonable accommodation” under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can be crucial to being able to do your job. Most people know that employers are typically required to provide reasonable...
Are you protected against weight discrimination in the workplace?
Weight discrimination happens when an employer treats an employee unfairly because of their weight. This can affect hiring, promotions, job tasks, and more. Washington state has laws to help protect people from this kind of treatment. Washington state laws on weight...
What questions can employers not ask during an interview?
Employers sometimes mistakenly believe that they can ask any questions they want during an interview. After all, it is their business and their decision about which employee they hire. They think this gives them the right to ask anything that they deem prudent. But...
What legal rights do employees managing chronic illnesses have?
Chronic illnesses are long-term health conditions like diabetes, arthritis and heart disease. These conditions need ongoing care and can make daily activities harder. Employees with chronic illnesses have legal rights to help them manage their work and health. Legal...
What are reasonable accommodations for ADHD?
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is commonly diagnosed in children. Most schools recognize that children with ADHD need a few basic accommodations to make it easier for them to thrive. However, children with ADHD become adults with ADHD – and their condition...