Disability discrimination is the treatment of a person with a disability less favorably than a person without a disability in the same or similar circumstances. Free Consultation - Call 818-794-7100 - Aarons Ward.Aggressive advocates dedicated to your interests in Employment Litigation and Discrimination cases. These laws prohibit employers from discriminating against those with disabilities, including in hiring, promoting, firing and providing a raise. To establish discrimination, you must demonstrate that you suffered an adverse employment action because of your disability. 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. Federal and state laws prohibit this form of workplace discrimination. It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against employees who are disabled or have a history of disability. The California state statute that protects job applicants and employees from discrimination based upon disability is the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).