Workplace Discrimination For Disability In Texas
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What qualifies you for disability in Texas? To qualify for disability you need to have a condition that prevents you from working for at least a year. You'll also need to meet certain work history requirements (for SSDI) or be within certain income limits (for SSI).
Texas has a long history of advocating for the rights and needs of people with disabilities. Our state has established a range of programs and services to help support the community.
Under both state and federal law, it is illegal to discriminate against an employee based on their medical condition when making employment decisions—including hiring, firing, promoting, and demoting.
Employees with disabilities are protected from job discrimination in hiring and employment. An employer must make reasonable accommodations to an employee with a disability who is otherwise qualified to perform the job. Accommodations can include changes to job duties, work environment, and workplace accessibility.
Employees with disabilities are protected from job discrimination in hiring and employment. An employer must make reasonable accommodations to an employee with a disability who is otherwise qualified to perform the job. Accommodations can include changes to job duties, work environment, and workplace accessibility.
An employer disciplines a woman because she has had to take time off to care for her disabled child. He has not disciplined other workers who have had similar amounts of time off work. This would be counted as direct disability discrimination.
