What are my rights as a disabled worker?
It used to be the case that employers could discriminate against a potential or current employee due to a disability. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed in 1990 and various state laws enacted thereafter have outlawed this practice.
If you are disabled you may qualify for protections under the ADA and similar state laws. Certain types of long-term disabilities make one eligible for this protection. Under the ADA a disability is defined as “a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity including a major bodily function.
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