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...
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Disability Discrimination And Accommodation
What legal rights support invisible disability accommodations?
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...
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 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...
Signs of disability harassment in the workplace
Workplace harassment based on disability is illegal, yet it still happens far too often. Harassment can take many forms, from overt abuse to more subtle acts that create a hostile environment. Recognizing the signs of disability harassment is the first step toward...
5 ways employers try to skirt the ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) offers people with disabilities legal protections to help ensure that they have equal opportunities in the workplace. Asking for accommodations isn’t asking for special privileges. It’s merely asking for a “level playing...
How long do I have to sue for workplace discrimination in WA?
Every employee deserves a stress-free workplace. And most employers take appropriate measures to ensure that the workplace is conducive. However, it’s not uncommon for an employee to encounter an incident of discrimination. Whether it is perpetrated by the employer,...