Disability Discrimination

May 5, 2011 | Article

Employers Must Reasonably Accommodate Disabled Employees; Court of Appeal Clarifies Duties When An Employee Needs to Be Moved To A Different Position

It is hornbook law that employers must “reasonably accommodate” disabled employees. But what happens when an employee can still work, but can’t perform all of the essential duties of his or her...

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May 5, 2011 | Article

Violent Misconduct by Employee Supports Termination under ADA or FEHA – Even if Caused by a Disability

Housing Act (FEHA) protect employees against discrimination because of their disabilities.  Mental disabilities are covered under both laws.

But there are two key factors that are...

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July 16, 2010 | Article

Disability Discrimination & Failure to Accommodate - California Court Places Burden on Plaintiff to Initiate Process of Finding “Reasonable Accommodation”

When an injured party can no longer perform the core functions of his or her job, the employer may be entitled to end the employment relationship. However, if the employee can perform certain...

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