Disability Discrimination in Albuquerque

Employees are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act from discrimination or unfavorable treatment of an individual based on their disability.  This also includes unfair treatment based on a history of disability or a believed physical or mental impairment, even if the individual does not have any such impairment.  An employee is also protected from discrimination based on an individual’s relationship with a person with disabilities. An employer is also required by law to reasonably accommodate an employee or job applicant with a disability.