People with disabilities have the right to be given gainful employment in California
People with disabilities have the right to be given gainful employment in California. However, some employers continue to discriminate other employees because of their actual or perceived disabilities. Disability discrimination happens at work when an employee who is physically handicapped or mentally challenged in some form but is otherwise able, willing and capable to work and do the tasks needed for the position is not given the same or similar opportunity compared to other employees with no disability.
If you are discriminated against because you are physically disabled in some form, then you have a right to fight for your employment rights and seek damages against your employer. It is also of no consequence if you don’t have any disability at all. If your employer perceives that you have some form of disability such as implying that you have emotional or psychological issues, and your employer does not treat you fairly or in the same way as he treats your co-employees, then you are a victim of disability discrimination. In this case, you can seek damages against your employer, to include, non-payment of wages, underpayment of benefits, lost opportunities and even remuneration for your pain and suffering and other emotional and psychological suffering and losses.
If you believe your rights as an employee in California have been violated, call us at (858) 365-9722 or contact us online for a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation. https://potterhandyemployment.com/contact/