Section 5: Employment Laws

Can an employer fire an employee with a disability?

The process for firing an employee with a disability is no different than for those without disabilities - and generally fall under three conditions:

1. The termination is unrelated to the disability; or
2. The employee does not meet legitimate requirements for the job, such as performance or production standards, with or without a reasonable accommodation; or
3. Because of the employee's disability, he or she poses a direct threat to health or safety in the workplace.