Disability Discrimination

Failure to accommodate for disability is prohibited under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the ADA, employers must provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would constitute an undue hardship.

A disability under the ADA and the 2008 amendments to the ADA is defined as a condition such as cancer, heart disease, or mental illness, even if cured, controlled or in remission, that substantially limits one of several major life activities, including but not limited to walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, performing manual tasks, caring for oneself, working, sitting, standing, lifting, or reading.

An accommodation is any change in the work environment that permits a disabled person to enjoy equal employment opportunities. The law requires an employer to provide a reasonable accommodation if the employee requests it.

The law forbids discrimination when it comes to any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, and any other term or condition of employment. If you are disabled (or have been mistreated based on a perception that you are disabled) and you feel that your rights have been violated, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will help you deal with your workplace legal concerns.