If you have a disability, federal and Rhode Island laws protect your right to request reasonable accommodations at work. When employers ignore these requests, refuse to engage in meaningful discussion, or retaliate against you, they may be violating your legal rights....
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Asking your employer for reasonable accommodations
If you have a disability, the law gives you the right to ask your employer (or a prospective employer) to provide reasonable accommodations. What exactly does this mean? The term refers to measures that allow you to fulfill your job role or make it easier for you to...
How workers can respond to refused accommodation requests
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to most workplaces where companies have at least 15 employees. The ADA enshrines the right of employees to request reasonable accommodations for concerning medical conditions. Any issue that affects someone's work...
Some myths about disability and employment
Only about one in five of the people with a disability participate in the Rhode Island labor force. Among people without a disability, the work force participation rate is 67%. Employers are sometimes reluctant to hire disabled job applicants because they are worried...
Does having diabetes qualify as a workplace disability?
If you are a Rhode Island resident with diabetes, your health concerns are a primary part of your life. However, diabetes can also affect your job if your employer discriminates against you. Diabetes is considered a disability, so you have protection under federal...
What does the Americans with Disabilities Act cover?
The Governor’s Commission on Disabilities in Rhode Island provides an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA. The ADA was signed into legislation on July 26, 1990. This is a comprehensive civil rights law prohibiting discrimination in employment,...