ANEURYSMS AND TIME OFF IN THE CALIFORNIA WORKPLACE
An aneurism is a blood-filled balloon-like bulge of a blood vessel caused by disease or weakening of the vessel wall. Many California employees suffer from aneurisms. Unfortunately, the larger an aneurysm becomes, the more likely it is to burst. The bulge in the blood vessel can burst at any time without any notice, causing death. Additionally, since aneurysms naturally grow, given enough time they will inevitably reach the bursting point if left undetected.
In most cases, aneurisms can be treated. Treatment includes surgery and blood pressure control. Some risk factors for aneurisms include alcoholism, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and smoking. If you suffer from an aneurism and it has been recognized as a disability, your employer cannot discriminate against you because of your medical disability. It is your employer’s duty to provide you with reasonable accommodations for your disability, such as time off work for medical appointments.
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. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation regarding your legal rights. Or you can visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com.
