In California, it is against the law for your employer to discriminate against you because you suffer from a recognized medical disability, such as cancer. This means that your employer cannot take adverse action against you; such as firing you, not promoting you, or demoting you, nor can your employer not provide you with reasonable accommodations for your disability. These accommodations include:

• allowing you to miss work for doctors’ appointments, such as chemotherapy
• providing you with reasonable on-site accommodations for your cancer

When a female business manager at a local hospital woman was business manager found out she had colon cancer, she took reasonable steps to protect her health. However, she alleges that her employer failed to accommodate her after her colon cancer surgery and chemotherapy. Additionally, the woman says hospital officials demanded she return to work full-time just after her surgery and then unfairly scrutinized her work, ultimately firing her. She won $100,000 in damages.

If you believe your employer has discriminated against you because of your disability, the Southern CA Law Offices of David H. Greenberg 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 Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 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.