Employees with disabilities may have separate rights to unpaid leave under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against job applicants and employees with disabilities.In California, you are entitled to a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. In California, employers may not discriminate against an employee because of the employee's mental disability. It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against you simply because you have a mental health condition. California law prohibits discrimination against employees for their disabilities. Discrimination based on mental health conditions is illegal in the workplace, and employees have legal protections to ensure they are treated fairly. It is against the law for an employer to discriminate against you based on your physical or mental disability. A charge of discrimination generally must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discrimination. The ADA and California law also protect employees with medical conditions from discrimination in the workplace.