Disability Discrimination And Accommodation

When a worker has a disability, employers are required to make reasonable accommodations to allow that employee to continue performing their job. Discriminating on the basis of disability is illegal because disability is a protected class, along with things like...

You look for fair access when starting a job search. Yet a growing number of employers may use automated tools that can influence your chances before you meet a person. A résumé filter might determine who advances. A video system could score voice or gaze in ways you...

If you have a visual impairment, certain tasks at work can be more challenging. With the right accommodations, you can get the tools and environment you need to perform your job effectively. These adjustments are meant to help you do your job without unnecessary...

Disability discrimination can take various forms, from overt actions to subtle behaviors. Common examples of more overt actions include a denial of reasonable accommodations, unfair treatment in promotions or assignments, and harassment or derogatory remarks related...

You have a medical condition, whether through injury or illness, that qualifies as a disability. It also means that you need ongoing medical care. Perhaps you have to go in for continuing appointments and checkups, or perhaps you need a certain type of treatment. If...

You might not think of yourself as someone with a disability. Maybe you are dealing with chronic pain that flares up halfway through your shift or a mental health condition that makes it harder to focus. Even so, you are still showing up, still getting the job done —...

If an employee suffers an injury that leads to a disability, the company shouldn’t just fire them. In many cases, they need to make reasonable accommodations so that this person can continue to have gainful employment. But what should those reasonable accommodations...

Neurodiverse workers bring unique skills to workplaces, but they also face problems that lead to unfair treatment. Employers must follow laws to treat everyone fairly and provide needed support. Understanding these issues helps create a better work environment....

Layoffs or restructuring can make things harder for employees with disabilities. Federal and state laws exist to make sure these employees get fair treatment and protection from discrimination. Knowing these rights helps keep workplaces fair. Protection under the...

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...