Your Disorder is NOT Grounds for Dismissal
Is a mental or physical disability holding you back at work? It certainly does not have to. Under California law, workers are protected from discrimination and wrongful termination based on mental and physical disabilities and medical disorders. Anticouni & Associates is an established and respected employment law firm located on California's Central Coast. If you feel you are being treated unfairly because of a mental or physical disorder, we can help you seek legal action.
Standing up to your employer is not easy, but the law is on your side to help you face discrimination head-on. Contact us today online or by phone at (805) 284-9728 or toll-free at (800) 551-9018 to speak with an experienced employment law attorney. Our law offices are conveniently located in Santa Barbara and Ventura.
Disability Discrimination at Work
There are many ways in which an employer can discriminate against a disabled person. Denying reasonable accommodations is one form of discrimination. Under California law, employers are required to accommodate the needs of disabled workers, including providing such things as:
- Ergonomic keyboards
- Footrests
- Periodic breaks
- Shorter work days
- Flexible schedules
- Time away from work to heal
If you feel that your disability is holding you back at work and that reasonable accommodations could improve your situation, you should notify your employer. At this point, employers and employees can engage in an interactive process, wherein solutions are sought to figure out how the employee can continue to do his or her job.
If your employer refuses to go through these negotiations, or fires you for causing trouble, you may have grounds for a discrimination or wrongful termination suit.
Legal Solutions for Employers
At Anticouni & Associates, our lawyers represent employers as well as employees in employment law disputes. If you are an employer and unsure whether or not you are in compliance with discrimination and wrongful termination laws, our attorneys can help you understand what you need to do and when you need to do it. We also provide counsel on such matters as employee handbooks and workplace accommodations to better protect our clients from liability.
Contact Our Santa Barbara, California, Law Office Today
If you are being held back at work due to a mental or physical disability or a persistent medical condition, we can help answer your questions and seek legal action. Contact us online or by phone at (805) 284-9728 or toll-free at (800) 551-9018 to speak with a dedicated employment law attorney. We offer all clients a free initial consultation.
