Are temporary injuries or ailments covered by disability laws? It depends. Temporary injuries or ailments that have a long-term impact may be covered by disability laws. In addition, temporary injuries that are severe may be covered by disability laws even if they do not have a long-term impact. Temporary conditions that re-occur regularly may also be… Continue reading Temporary Injuries and Ailments
Topic: Disability
Diabetes in the Workplace
Is diabetes a disability? Yes, diabetes is as a disability. A person with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity is “disabled” and protected by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A person with a physical or mental impairment that limits a major life activity is “disabled” and protected… Continue reading Diabetes in the Workplace
Disability/Caregiving + My Job
A fact sheet to help people with disabilities and caregivers navigate laws that provide for time off from your job, income replacement, changes at work, and protections against discrimination.
How to File a Complaint with the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights
What is the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR)? The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is the federal agency that enforces federal civil rights laws in schools and other educational institutions. What entities are covered by the OCR? Any educational programs or activities that receive federal funds from the Department of… Continue reading How to File a Complaint with the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights
The Rights of Employees under Workers’ Compensation and Disability Discrimination Laws
1) What is the difference between workers’ compensation and disability discrimination laws? Workers’ compensation provides benefits to worker who are injured on the job or who have an illness, disease, or disability caused or made worse by workplace conditions. An employer has to provide workers’ compensation benefits regardless of who caused the injury. In exchange,… Continue reading The Rights of Employees under Workers’ Compensation and Disability Discrimination Laws
Assistive Animals in the Workplace
1. What is an “assistive animal”? An “assistive animal” provides support to an individual with a disability that allows them to more fully access their community and workplace. An assistive animal may support an individual with a disability by performing certain tasks. Examples of the uses of assistive animals include the following: For individuals with… Continue reading Assistive Animals in the Workplace
Cancer / Caregiving + My Job
A resource for those with cancer (or caring for someone with cancer) on how to get time off, pay when you cannot work, and changes to your work.
Disabilities in the Workplace: Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing
1. May my employer regulate my use of alcohol and illegal drugs at the workplace? Yes. The federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the major laws covering individuals with disabilities, do not affect your employer’s right to prohibit alcohol and illegal drug use at the workplace. Employment… Continue reading Disabilities in the Workplace: Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans and Benefit Programs: An Introduction
What is SDI? SDI stands for “State Disability Insurance.” SDI is a cash benefit that provides partial income replacement for up to twelve months when you become unable to do your usual work due to mental or physical injuries, illnesses, and other health conditions. SDI is a California program administered by the EDD (“Employment Development Department”). … Continue reading Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans and Benefit Programs: An Introduction