NARCOLEPSY AT WORK
As many of 200,000 Americans, many of them Californians, are suffering from the neurological condition known as narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is often characterized by Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS). A narcoleptic will most probably experience disturbed nocturnal sleep and may also fall asleep at any random time. Many narcoleptics go untreated. However, treatment through drugs and short naps is available and quite successful.
California and federal employment laws protect you if your narcolepsy has become a disability at your place of work. First, in order to receive the benefits of these laws, you must show your employer that you are disabled as a result of your condition. If you have demonstrated that you are disabled to your employer, he cannot discriminate against you because of your disability, or for any other reason.
Ways your employer might discriminate against you include:
- Not allowing you to miss work for doctors’ appointments
- Not providing you with reasonable on-site accommodations for your narcolepsy
- Not accommodating your need to take periodic naps
If you believe your employer has discriminated against you because of your disability, the CA law offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP are here to help. We have over 50 years of experience representing employees, like you, in disability discrimination suits. Our knowledgeable California employment lawyers might be able to help you recover damages for any pain, suffering, or lost wages you may have incurred as a result of discrimination. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and to hear how we may be able to help you or visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com.
