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...
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Disability Discrimination And Accommodation
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...
Does a lack of accommodation equate to disability discrimination?
In a professional setting, discrimination against individuals with disabilities can be particularly harmful. This discrimination often surfaces in the form of inadequate accommodation in the workplace. You might understandably wonder if the absence of such...
Service animals in the workplace
In today’s workforce, inclusivity and accommodation for individuals with disabilities are paramount. One significant aspect of this reality is the facilitation of service animals by employees with disabilities who need this kind of help. Service animals can provide...
How does the Americans with Disabilities Act protect employees?
If you live with a disability, you may find certain aspects of life more challenging. One of the most challenging things to deal with could be other people’s perception of you. While there is little you can do to control the perceptions a member of the general public...
Understanding reasonable accommodations in the workplace
The Americans with Disabilities Act is an important piece of legislation that aims to ensure equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Before its passing, there were no complete federal guidelines in this area. One significant aspect of the ADA is the...