Los Angeles Disability Discrimination Lawyer
Disability Discrimination
Disabled workers frequently face unfair and illegal discrimination in the workplace simply due to their disability. Although state and federal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibit disability discrimination on the job, it often takes the efforts of a Los Angeles disability discrimination attorney to hold employers responsible for their discriminatory actions.
Defending the Rights of Disabled Citizens
Los Angeles disability discrimination lawyer Perry Smith is committed to providing disabled workers with the legal representation they need to protect their interests in court. He can help you resolve issues such as:
- Reasonable Accommodations
- Claims of Undue Hardship
The ADA requires that employers make ‘reasonable accommodations’ to allow their disabled employees to perform their jobs. Examples of reasonable accommodations may include:
- Wheelchair ramps/Elevator access
- Signs in Braille
- Automatic doors
Are You a Victim of Disability Discrimination?
How can you be sure if the hardships you experience at work qualify as illegal disability discrimination? The best way is to consult an experienced Los Angeles disability discrimination attorney for an analysis of your case. In general, however, illegal disability discrimination occurs when a disabled employee is discriminated against in matters such as:
- Hiring/Firing/Layoffs
- Promotion/Demotion
- Payment/Wages
- Disciplinary action
- Other employment-related considerations
Remember – as a disabled employee, you are protected by both federal and state employment law; however, only an experienced Los Angeles employment lawyer can help you utilize those protections in a court of law.
Contact Us
If you are suffering from disability discrimination at work, your employer may be in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act. To learn more about protecting your rights as an employee, contact Los Angeles disability discrimination lawyer Perry Smith at 888-356-2529 today.