Orange County Disability Discrimination Lawyer

Not every workplace issue has legal significance. Whether disability-related treatment raises concerns under California employment law depends on timing, documentation, and how the employer’s stated reasons align with the employment record.

Workplace situations our attorneys review in disability discrimination cases include:

• Denial of reasonable accommodations after a disability disclosure.
• Failure to engage in the interactive process regarding workplace adjustments.
• Termination following disclosure of a disability or medical condition, including shortly after returning to work from medical or disability-related leave.
• Discipline or negative performance reviews issued shortly after an accommodation request.
• Reduction in hours, pay, or job responsibilities linked to medical limitations or work restrictions.
• Forced medical leave when accommodations may have allowed continued employment.
• Refusal to return an employee to work after medical clearance.
• Reassignment to a lesser position or diminished role following a disability disclosure.
• Unequal enforcement of workplace policies against an employee with a disability.
• Exclusion from meetings, projects, or advancement opportunities based on perceived limitations.
• Hostile or dismissive treatment related to medical conditions or functional limitations.
• Retaliation for requesting accommodations or raising disability-related concerns, including discipline or adverse treatment.
• Discrimination based on a perceived disability or assumptions about an employee’s ability to perform job duties.
• Adverse employment action tied to mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, or PTSD.

Whether any of these situations supports a claim depends on a careful review of the full employment record, timing, and decision-making context, rather than on labels or assumptions alone.

A disability discrimination lawyer helps employees determine whether workplace treatment may violate California or federal employment law and explains how a disability discrimination claim is developed and formally raised.

Our role typically includes the following:

If you would like to discuss your situation, Blair & Ramirez LLP offers a free, confidential case review. There are no upfront legal fees, and we handle disability discrimination matters on a contingency fee basis, meaning fees are only collected if compensation is recovered.

Employees in Orange County are protected by both federal and California laws that prohibit disability discrimination in employment. Which laws apply depends on factors such as employer size, job duties, and the nature of the employment relationship.

The primary laws that usually apply in disability discrimination cases include:

Disability discrimination claims are commonly evaluated by examining the following factors:

• Protected basis: Whether the condition qualifies as a physical or mental disability under FEHA or the ADA, including conditions that are temporary, episodic, or perceived.
• Accommodation request and response: Whether a reasonable accommodation request was made, how the employer responded, and whether the interactive process occurred in good faith.
• Essential job functions and work restrictions: What the position required, what limitations were communicated, and whether adjustments were feasible without undue hardship.
• Adverse employment actions: Changes involving pay, hours, duties, discipline, denial of promotion, forced leave, refusal to reinstate, or termination.
• Timing and consistency: Whether treatment changed after disability disclosure, medical leave, or an accommodation request, and whether workplace policies were applied consistently.
• Employer explanations and documentation: Whether stated performance or business reasons are supported by the employment record or appear only after the disability became known.
• Comparators and patterns: Whether similarly situated employees without disabilities were treated differently under similar circumstances.

Speak with our Orange County employment attorney to discuss your workplace concerns.

In disability discrimination matters, compensation may address financial losses and non-financial harm caused by an employer’s actions. What may be available depends on the facts of the case, the evidence presented, and the laws that apply.

Depending on the circumstances, potential compensation may include:

In limited situations and under strict legal standards, additional remedies, such as punitive damages, may also be considered based on the employer’s conduct rather than the employee’s financial loss.

Our disability discrimination lawyers review employment records and explain which forms of compensation may be relevant based on the facts of your situation.

Blair & Ramirez LLP represents employees across Orange County in disability discrimination and related employment matters. While the firm operates from its Los Angeles office, representation extends throughout the county in accordance with California and federal employment law.

Employees throughout Orange County may seek legal guidance regarding disability-related workplace concerns, regardless of their specific city or job location.

If you are dealing with disability-related issues at work and are unsure what your options may be, Blair & Ramirez LLP can help you take the next step.

Employees may request a free, confidential consultation to discuss their situation and better understand possible next steps based on the facts.

To contact our disability discrimination attorney in Orange County, you may:

• Call us at (213) 214-0296
• Submit an online contact form to request a consultation
• Reach out at any time, with 24/7 availability for workplace concerns.