Dealing with discrimination in the workplace
Although the National Psoriasis Foundation does not provide legal advice, we have put together basic information about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These two fact sheets can point you in the direction of powerful information that will help with most employment related issues.
 FMLA fact sheet
ADA fact sheet
Also, two related articles have appeared in our member magazine, Psoriasis Advance.
 Treat your psoriasis or keep your job? You don't have to choose (about FMLA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act is there to protect you
External links
U.S. Department of Labor: Family and Medical Leave Act
U.S. Department of Justice: Americans with Disabilities Act
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy: What to do if you think you have been discriminated against
US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): This Web site can provide you with additional information on discrimination due to a disability and how to file a discrimination charge.
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