People with disability, in spite of their qualification and caliber to work shoulder to shoulder alongside those without any disability, have to face discrimination at their workplace. It is indeed very unfortunate that despite repeated discussions and debates on this issue, society has not been able to eradicate the 'stigma' of social and professional rejection and criticism towards the disabled.

• a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities;
• a person who has a history or record of such an impairment; or
• a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment.

Disability in an individual may take numerous forms. It may be physical such as visual impairment, hearing impairment or mobility impairment. It may also be mental such as autism or dyslexia. Moreover, the term disability, in broader sense, may also refer to medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes or epilepsy which tend to limit an individual's normal performance. However, the ADA does not specifically describe the term 'impairment'. According to the United Nations (UN), about 10 percent of the world's population has some disability, and estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO) show a rapid increase in this number every year. Furthermore, about 80 percent of individuals with disabilities, across the globe, reside in developing nations, wherein a significant number remain unemployed. Also, the International Labor Organization (ILO) states that in some countries, around 80 percent of the disabled population fails to seek any kind of employment because employers think that people with disabilities are less productive than people with none. It is generally observed, especially in developing countries, that employees with disability are given lesser job benefits as compared to others, owing to their disability. This involves benefits such as promotions, pay scale, assignments, training, fringe benefits and so on. Not getting such benefits can lead to that individual losing interest in his work, thus diminishing his productivity. Harassment, whether physical or mental, is illegal in most countries. At the workplace, harassment of an individual with disability may range from simple but repetitive teasing, to passing offensive comments about his/her disability, to acts that may result in physical harm. Although, instances of simple teasing are often not illegal, all those instances that may result in hostile work environment do definitely come under the scanner, and must be checked upon. Owing to the fact that people with disabilities cannot do certain things with ease, as others would do, it is both morally and legally (in some countries) wrong to ask them do such things and thus, expose them to undue hardships. This involves asking them do lifting heavy objects and so on. Hardships at workplace also involve, denying them appropriate facilities such as special lifts, interpreters and readers, and so on. Discrimination of any sort, especially against individuals with disability, is one of the grave issues that plague the ideology and constitution of society at large. Governments all across the world have hence passed many laws and acts to prevent workplace prejudice. The provisions of these acts are basically put forth to avoid job discrimination against people with impairments or disabilities as far as possible. When it comes to recruitment, companies and business establishments are not permitted to reject job applications on the basis of an applicant's disability. The law of the land has also made provisions to safeguard the interests of employees with disability within an organization. One common provision is to revise the periodic, expected productivity. Some laws also make it mandatory for companies to appoint personnel, who assist such employees within the premises of the office. The laws that prevent discrimination also explicitly state different guidelines when it comes to appraisal of salary, promotions and separation or termination. Similarly, strict laws related to traveling on account of work are also to be considered by the company. Tribunals and inspectors are, at times, also appointed to audit establishments and ensure that these laws are being followed. Many companies and corporations have responded to laws that have been passed regarding discrimination against people with disability in the workplace. Special provisions have also been made by companies regarding medical expenses and disability insurance. A special fund is also set aside as a provision for their retirement. One of the best examples of provisions provided by some companies are special keyboards and computers at the workplace. In order to take care of their employees, many companies also provide chauffeured vehicles to assist commuting to the workplace. Such provisions not only lift the morale of individuals with disability but can also act as a great step in order to bring them into the mainstream.