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While at work, do you suffer from severe recurring headaches, usually affecting only one side of the head, characterized by sharp pain and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances? You might be experiencing a migraine, which is a neurological disease recognized by the American Medical Association. Employers are not allowed to discriminate against employees with recognized disabilities. Though women tend to be affected by migraines more than men, 10 to 15% of the population experiences these painful headaches. Medication such as pain-killers and anti-naseau pills might be able to help you, but often your ability to work will be limited even with the use of these medications.

There are many ways your employer can discriminate against you because you suffer from migraines, an often debilitating disability. A few examples include:

• You have asked your employer, but he will not work with you to provide you with reasonable accommodations for migraines


• You are not allowed to miss work to attend a doctor appointment


• When you are experiencing a migraine, your employer is not sensitive to your disability and does not allow you to take a break from working

If you are disabled as a result of your migraines, it is illegal for your employer to discriminate against you. Both the Americans with Disabilities Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act provide protection against discrimination on the basis of disability and an experienced employment lawyer can help you show that you are disabled.

If you live and California and suspect you have been discriminated against in your work place because you suffer from migraine headaches, call the experienced employment lawyers at Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now for a free consultation regarding your legal rights. Get your questions answered from one of our knowledgeable employment attorneys now!