In this Lawyer Monthly article, employment attorney Gregory W. Kirschenbaum outlines legal rights for disabled workers facing discrimination on the job. He explains what constitutes disability discrimination under federal, state, and New York City law and highlights how these protections differ, especially in defining disability and hostile work environment standards. Kirschenbaum discusses the duty of employers to provide reasonable accommodations unless doing so causes undue hardship and describes the interactive process required to identify feasible adjustments. The piece emphasizes the importance of documentation and communication between employees and employers to secure appropriate accommodations and protect workplace rights.
