The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act offer protection from discrimination on the job.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects you from discrimination from your employer. It also states that you must be given “reasonable accommodations” to continue doing your job, if necessary. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows you to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave from your job for a serious medical condition without losing your job. Read the rest of this entry »