09/12/2025
California goes beyond federal law to protect employees with disabilities.
Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), it’s illegal for employers to discriminate against workers because of a physical or mental disability—or even a perceived disability. FEHA also requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations, ensuring you get the support you need to thrive at work.
✅ Covers physical, mental & medical conditions
✅ Protects even if your employer thinks you’re disabled
✅ Demands proactive accommodations
💪 California sets the bar high for employee rights.
📖 Learn more about how Fair Employment and Housing Act shields workers and holds employers accountable: https://harriskaufman.com/blog/2025/09/what-is-feha-and-how-does-it-protect-employees-with-disabilities.shtml
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), codified in Government Code sections 12900 et seq., stands as one of the most comprehensive and employee-protective civil rights laws in the United States. The Legislature enacted FEHA with a clear purpose: “to provide effective remedies to el...