Disability discrimination occurs when an employer treats a qualified employee or applicant unfavorably because she has a disability. The FEHA provides broader protection for persons with disabilities than federal law.California employers with five or more employees must follow the FEHA. To establish discrimination, you must demonstrate that you suffered an adverse employment action because of your disability. If you are an employee or job applicant who has been discriminated against based on your disability, you can file a lawsuit against your employer for damages. A charge of discrimination generally must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discrimination. Disability discrimination occurs when a person who suffers from a disability is treated less favorably as an employee or a job applicant due to that disability. Disability discrimination is having your employer, manager, or coworkers treat you poorly because of a physical, mental, or medical impairment. The obligation of an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for an employee with a disability is broader under FEHA than under the ADA.30. (a) For an employer, because of the . . .