What are my rights as a disabled employee?

As a disabled employee in Washington, you have certain rights and protections under disability law. Federal and state laws protect employees with disabilities from being discriminated against in the workplace. These laws guarantee that you have the right to be treated just like anyone else in the workplace, and that you cannot be discriminated against or treated differently because of your disability. Under disability law, employers must provide reasonable accommodations if they are necessary to allow an employee to perform their job. Reasonable accommodations may include things such as providing accessible office furniture or adjusting the schedule to fit a disabled employee’s needs. Employers also may not refuse to hire someone because of their disability or fire someone because of it. In addition, employers have an obligation to keep the workplace safe for all employees and make sure it is compliant with federal and state safety standards. They must provide assistance such as wheelchair ramps or accessible doorways for employees who need help navigating the office. Employees must also be allowed to use approved personal medical equipment in the workplace. Disability law also protects employees in Washington from being subjected to medical examinations or questioned about their medical history unless it is necessary to determine their ability to perform the job they are applying for or they are already employed in the position. Any examination or questioning must be done on an individual basis and the results must be kept confidential.

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