Can employers terminate an employee due to a disability?

In Delaware, employers are not allowed to terminate an employee due to a disability. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, employers are not allowed to discriminate against anyone because of a disability. This means that employers are not allowed to terminate an employee because of their disability, and must make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities unless it would be an undue hardship for the employer. In Delaware, the Delaware Fair Employment Practices Act (DFEPA) expands on what types of protections the ADA offers. This law covers employers of four or more people, and protects individuals from discrimination due to disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, and national origin. This means that employers are not allowed to terminate an employee due to any of these protected categories. The DFEPA also calls for employers to make reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities. This means that employers are required to make reasonable changes to a job that would allow an employee to perform their job even if they have a disability. This could include adjustments to the work environment, schedule, or the way a job is performed. So, to answer the original question, no, employers are not allowed to terminate an employee due to a disability in Delaware. Employees are protected from discrimination due to their disability, and employers must make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.

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