Bipolar disorder affects a large number of California employees. People who are bipolar or manic depressive experience one or more manic or mixed episodes often accompanied by depressive episodes. Experts say 1 out of 25 Americans suffer from bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is an illness that affects your feelings, behavior, thoughts, perceptions, how you feel physically and can even affect how you work. If you are bipolar, the American Disabilities Act says it is up to you whether or not your share your disability with your employer.

While the ADA also makes it illegal to discriminate against a person with a disability as long as the person can perform the essential functions of their job, these employees are still often the victims of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in their work place. An experienced employment lawyer can ensure that your rights and needs as an employee with a disability are being taken care of. It is the law that an employer reasonably accommodate the needs of a disabled employee. According to a recent case against Wal Mart, if your employer is aware that you suffer from a disability, such as bipolar disorder or manic depression, he is required to work with you to see if you can be reasonably accommodated.

Have you been a victim of discrimination in your work place as a result of your manic depression? If you live in California, call the experienced employment attorneys at the Law Offices of Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 now! You will receive a free consultation regarding your legal rights and hear how one of our experienced employment lawyers may be able to help you.