Medical Condition Discrimination

In the United States, people with both physical and mental medical conditions are protected from employer discrimination.  In the past, it was common for employers to choose not to hire people with medical conditions because they felt that people with these conditions could not do the job, or do the job as well as a person who did not have any medical conditions.  However, people with medical conditions are very capable working, and are able to adapt to the demands of many jobs. 

Due to employer discrimination, employees with medical conditions used to face many obstacles and barriers while trying to obtain employment, and also in their day-to-day jobs.  Now that laws, such as the American with Disabilities Act, have been passed, employees with physical and or medical conditions are fully protected and have the right to take legal action when they are subjected to illegal discrimination.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Since the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, it has been illegal for any employer to discriminate against a current, past, or potential employee who has medical conditions or disabilities.  This Act protects disabled employees and employees with medical conditions by making it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against them.  This Act ensures that disabled workers have equal opportunities in today’s work force.

Cancer & Employment Discrimination

Employers may discriminate against employees with a variety of medical conditions, but one of the most misunderstood and discriminated against illnesses happens to be cancer.  When a person is diagnosed with cancer, he/she has enough stress in his/her life, and should never have to worry about being discriminated against in the workplace.  However, many employees with cancer find that their current employers treat them unlawfully, or that prospective employers will not hire them.  It is tragic that a person with a life-threatening illness should be treated in such a way, and this is why people with medical conditions like cancer should always report unlawful treatment. 

Los Angeles Disability Discrimination Lawyers

If you are a current, past, or potential employee who has been subjected to illegal treatment, such as medical condition discrimination, call 1-888-252-7991 to speak with one of our knowledgeable Los Angeles employment law attorneys.