California Questions and Answers about Discrimination: Disability

CAN I BE FIRED FOR MISSING WORK DUE TO MY ASTHMA
I have had several problems with my asthma over the past year resulting in me missing some time from work now and then. I have been taken off work a couple of times by my doctor and I have given those...
3 answers  |  asked Jun 1, 2012 4:15 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

offer rescinded due to pre-employment test. Any options?
I had an offer of employment rescinded based on the results of a pre-employment lumbosacral roentgenograph. I am asymptomatic, have no history of back trouble, and currently have done and am able to d...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 1, 2012 8:38 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can I be layed off this way....
I filed for worker Comp 12/17/2011 .. 6 days in employer showed his disapproval thru actions, about 25 days in when paying insurance premium was asked if i was doing this on own insurance or am I goin...
2 answers  |  asked Aug 1, 2011 10:09 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

What should I do after State Personnel Board findings nothing wrong?
I am an Registered Nurse at the California State Prison. I have a disability that job injury related and received a 20% permanent disability( Neck) with restriction no lifting more than 25lbs. I reque...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 23, 2011 07:40 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

I have been on a medical leave for 3 months. I returned to work for 3 days. I had to extend my lea
I was still sick and had to extend my medical leave 7 weeks. I got a letter from my employer stating I voluntarily quit and am no longer employed. Do I have a wrongful termination case?
2 answers  |  asked Jan 7, 2011 1:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can my employer advertise my position at work while I am on Disability Leave?
Hello, I was out on a month long disabiltiy leave due to a biopsy that has proven a diagnosed disease. During the time I was home, I noticed on my work blackberry that my position was being advertised...
2 answers  |  asked Nov 11, 2009 9:49 PM [EST]  |  applies to California