ARTHRITIS AS A MEDICAL DISABILITY IN THE CALIFORNIA WORKPLACE
Arthritis in the California workplace is an increasing medical issue. Arthritis means an inflammation of the joints. There are over 100 types of known arthritis. Many California employees suffer through debilitating arthritis on the job. Arthritis is a rheumatic disease that can be caused by everything from injury, to metabolic abnormalities, hereditary factors, and infections. Arthritis is a medical condition and your employer cannot discriminate against you because of your arthritis if your arthritis is deemed to be a medical disability.
Ways your employer might discriminate against you include not allowing you to miss work for doctor’s appointments, not providing you with reasonable accommodations for your disability, like arthritis friendly equipment, and not allowing you to take breaks to rest your joints. An experienced employment lawyer can help you determine if your employer has discriminated against you because of your arthritis.
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. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation regarding your legal rights. 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. Or you can visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com.
