California law protects employees who suffer from recognized medical disabilities. If you are autistic, you might be considered medically disabled. Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication and restricted and repetitive behavior. There are varying degrees of autism, which can affect how an employee is able to work. While there is no cure for autism, there are several forms of treatment. These methods of treatment, including prescription drugs and alternative therapies, can help your adjustment into work life if you are autistic.

If you have a medical disability, your employer cannot use your disability as a reason to discriminate against you. In fact, under CA and federal law, your employer must provide you with reasonable accommodations for your disability and allow you to miss work for medical appointments. If you have talked to your employer about your autism and he is unwilling to work with you, call an experienced employment lawyer.

If you work in California and believe that because of your autism that you have been the victim of medical discrimination at your job, call the legal team of Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at at 1-888-204-1014 for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and to hear how one of our experienced employment lawyers may be able to help you. You can also visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com to read more about autism and medical disabilities.