You shouldn't face job discrimination because of blindness. In Pennsylvania, there are clear protections in place to help you stay on equal footing in the workplace. Blindness qualifies as a protected condition Under Pennsylvania law, blindness counts as a physical...
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
How does the Americans with Disabilities Act protect you at work?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures fair treatment for workers with disabilities. It prevents discrimination and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations. If you have a disability, you have rights that protect you in hiring, employment,...
How to request workplace accommodations in Pennsylvania
Employees with disabilities can often benefit from accommodations that make their work environment more accessible and productive. The law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) unless doing so would...
Are workers with substance use disorder protected from discrimination by the ADA?
The right to work is a fundamental human privilege with roots as far back as 1948 in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Just because a person is coping with a substance use disorder does not mean that they have to automatically sacrifice that freedom....
Can employees with a disability be fired?
Terminating an employee due to a disability is unlawful on both the federal and state levels. But what if they pose a danger to others in the workplace or fall short of expectations? Disability discrimination rules and regulations might be difficult to navigate, but...
Does pregnancy count as a disability?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against disabled individuals in various areas, including the workplace. It requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations, such as reserving parking or allowing service animals, to help...
30 years of employee care: Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and the protections have impacted countless employees as they pursue their professional goals. The ADA covers a wide range of employers including all organizations with 15 or more staff members,...
The various types of discrimination that you might encounter
As a general rule, employers in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States are not allowed to discriminate against workers based on their religion or gender. They are also generally not allowed to treat workers differently because they are addicted to drugs or...
What are reasonable accommodations for disability at work?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with disabilities have protection from discrimination and equal opportunity for employment. This includes requirements for employers to provide reasonable accommodation for those with disabilities. Which...
FAQs regarding workers with disabilities
Employers have a legal duty of care for all of their workers. But providing that care for workers with physical or mental disabilities can be complicated. Under the American’s With Disabilities Act (ADA), it’s illegal for businesses to discriminate against employees...