It was recently discovered that amendments made to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 2009 have not put a stop to workplace discrimination against employees with a history of cancer. The landmark law, which was originally passed in 1990, offered protection for Americans victimized by disability-based discrimination in the workplace. It later came to light, however, that the law did not cover employees after their cancer went into remission. So, those experiencing discrimination due of the effects of their previous illness could not file a complaint.
Despite the protections that have been put in place, many cancer survivors continue to suffer both obvious and subtle forms of employment discrimination. This may include:
- Being turned down for new positions when qualified
- Not receiving an earned promotion
- Lack of flexibility for scheduling follow-up doctor appointments
- Being demoted without a legitimate reason
If you believe that you are being discriminated against because of a history of cancer, or you have suffered from any kind of disability discrimination, call the Philadelphia disability discrimination lawyers at The Gold Law Firm P.C. at 215-569-1999. You can also contact us online for a free consultation. We promise powerful and compassionate advocacy for your case. Our office is centrally located in Philadelphia, and we represent clients throughout Pennsylvania and South Jersey.
