ULCERS CAN BE CONSIDERED A MEDICAL DISABILITY IN THE CALIFORNIA WORKPLACE
Are you currently suffering from a painful ulcer and trying your hardest to make it through the work day? An experienced California employment lawyer might be able to help you make sure your employer does not discriminate against you because of your medical condition. An ulcer is a sore on the lining of your digestive tract, mouth, or bladder and can be aggravated by physical or emotional stress. Fortunately, there is medication available that can treat your ulcer.
Are you wondering if you have an ulcer? Possible signs of an ulcer include:
- You feel better when you eat or drink and but you feel worse 1 or 2 hours later
- You feel worse when you eat or drink
- You experience stomach pain that wakes you up at night
- You feel full fast
- You have a heavy feeling, bloating, burning or a dull pain in your stomach
- You experience unexpected weight loss
Federal and California law protects you from being discriminated against because of your medical disability. If your ulcer has progressed to the point of a medical disability and your employer is not acknowledging your disability by allowing you to take time off work for medical appointments or providing you with reasonable work-site accommodations for your ulcer, you might have a cause of action against your employer.
The experienced employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman might be able to assist you in protecting your rights. If you are in California, call us now at the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and to hear how one of our experienced employment lawyers may be able to help you.
