I work in a lab and need an accommodation for a disability. What does California require?

The Fair Employment and Housing Act requires an employer to make reasonable accommodation for a known physical or mental disability and to engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process when asked. Retaliating against someone for requesting an accommodation is unlawful whether or not the request is granted.

Irvine Employment Attorney

Where an Irvine case is heard

Not in Irvine. Orange County consolidates civil filings at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, so an Irvine employment claim is filed and heard there. Federal claims go to the Southern Division courthouse, also in Santa Ana.

Working in Irvine

Irvine’s employment base is concentrated in life sciences, biotechnology and medical devices; software, gaming and semiconductors; aerospace and defense technology; and higher education and academic medical research. The city hosts a University of California campus, the UCI Research Park and UCI Health.

We represent the people — employees of all walks of life and employment sectors. Call or reach out to discuss your particular situation. Our About page sets out who we represent.

Irvine’s mix produces a particular pattern of issues: salaried misclassification in technology roles, and accommodation disputes in laboratory and clinical settings where the job’s physical requirements are genuinely at issue.

Every claim has deadlines, and some are short. We go over yours in the first conversation.

Questions people ask

Frequently asked questions

Is there a courthouse in Irvine for my case?: No. Orange County consolidates civil filings at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, so an Irvine employment claim is filed and heard there. Federal claims go to the Southern Division courthouse, also in Santa Ana.
Who does SoCo Law Firm represent in Irvine?: We represent the people — employees of all walks of life and employment sectors. Call or reach out to discuss your particular situation.
I work in a lab and need an accommodation for a disability. What does California require?: The Fair Employment and Housing Act requires an employer to make reasonable accommodation for a known physical or mental disability and to engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process when asked. Retaliating against someone for requesting an accommodation is unlawful whether or not the request is granted.

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Costa Mesa, California

SoCo Law Firm P.C.
3420 Bristol Street, Suite 600
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

424-966-SOCO (7626)

Toll-free: 888-838-SOCO (7626)

Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun Closed

Consultations by phone and video.

SoCo Law Firm P.C.3420 Bristol Street, Suite 600

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We represent employees in Irvine and the surrounding area.

Written by

Michael Chang, Esq.

Founder, SoCo Law Firm P.C.

Last reviewed October 26, 2026.