Are disabled workers entitled to any special protection from discrimination in the workplace?

Yes, disabled workers in South Carolina are entitled to special protection from discrimination in the workplace. This protection is provided by the South Carolina Fair Employment Practices Act (S.C. Code Anno. § 1-13-80 et seq.) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The South Carolina Fair Employment Practices Act protects employees from workplace discrimination and harassment based on their physical or mental disability. Additionally, the Act requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities so that they can perform their job duties. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Under the ADA, employers must provide equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities. They must also provide reasonable accommodations to help disabled employees perform their job duties. Employees who are discriminated against in the workplace due to their disability may file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Overall, disabled workers in South Carolina are entitled to special protection from discrimination in the workplace. The South Carolina Fair Employment Practices Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act both provide employees with robust legal protections against discriminatory practices in the workplace.

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