Workplace Disability Comments Legal

Summary

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers must provide reasonable accommodations but cannot discriminate based on disability. Michigans Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act also prohibits disability-based discrimination. Consult a local legal professional for more information.

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So I have a legal question, I work as a on call responder for a company and occasionally when I talk to the owner he tells me he thinks I fall somewhere on the spectrum and or that I think a little different than others and that I need some accommodations is that legal to do
Hello ****, could you please provide your location? The legality of such comments can vary depending on local labor laws and regulations.
Kalamazoo MI
Hello ****,
Based on the details you provided, here are some points to consider:
- Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations but cannot discriminate based on disability.
- Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act also makes it illegal to discriminate based on disability.
For more information, you may want to consult a local legal professional.