La Canada Flintridge Disability Discrimination Lawyer

Conditions that Qualify as a Disability Under the FEHA

The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) defines a disability as any mental, physical, or medical condition that restricts your ability to participate in major life activities. If your employer has failed to provide you with reasonable accommodations or discriminated against you because of one of the following disabilities, you may have grounds for a claim:

Physical Disability

Government Code section 12926(m)(1) states that qualifying physical disabilities limit major life activities due to their impact on the following:

According to the specifications set forth by state law, an example of a physical disability would be a broken leg, as such a condition would impact your ability to walk, complete workplace duties, and engage in family activities. 

If you have a broken leg or another condition that restricts your ability to walk, your employer would be required to provide you with accommodations such as a parking spot that’s close to your company’s building, relief from duties that involve lifting heavy objects, or even a leave of absence during which you could focus on your physical recovery. 

Mental Disability

Qualifying mental disabilities include any psychological or mental disorder that disrupts your ability to participate in major life activities. Examples of such disorders include, but aren’t limited to, the following:

• Emotional or mental illness
• Neurocognitive disorder 
• Intellectual disability
• Specific learning or cognitive disabilities that limit a major life activity

Medical Condition

Under California state law, qualifying medical conditions include cancer and genetic characteristics linked to the development of a specific medical disorder or disease.

If you believe your employer has discriminated against you on the basis of a medical condition, mental disability, or physical disability, a disability discrimination lawyer from La Canada Flintridge can help you take legal action. An attorney from our team can also seek damages on your behalf if you were denied the accommodations you’re entitled to.

For a free legal consultation with a disability discrimination accommodation lawyer serving La Canada Flintridge, call (213) 772-5882

Forms of Disability Discrimination a La Canada Flintridge Attorney Can Combat

There are two main forms of disability discrimination that an attorney from our firm can help you take action against. Consider reaching out to our La Canada Flintridge disability discrimination lawyers if you’ve experienced one of the following forms of unlawful treatment:

Adverse Action

According to California law, it is illegal for an employer to take adverse action against you because of your protected category, which includes all of the disabilities mentioned above. An adverse action is one that impacts the terms, privileges, or conditions of your employment in a negative way. The following are examples of adverse actions:

• Discharge or termination
• Demotion
• Failure to hire or promote
• Negative performance review
• Relief of job duties
• Pay cut

If your employer has taken one of the above-listed adverse actions against you because of your mental disability, physical disability, or qualifying medical condition, you may be entitled to financial compensation. An attorney from our firm can review the details of your case, determine if you have grounds for a claim, and fight for the damages you’re owed. 

Failure to Give You Reasonable Accommodations