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Disability Discrimination
Console Law Offices LLC is dedicated to protecting the rights of employees or applicants for employment who have been discriminated against because of their disability. The definition of “disabled” under the law is much more narrow than the everyday understanding of the word. To be protected under the disability discrimination laws, an employee must have either: (i) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity (such as walking, seeing, hearing, etc…); (ii) have a record of such an impairment; or, (iii) be regarded as having such an impairment. At the same time, the employee must be qualified to perform the essential functions of his or her job, with or without a reasonable accommodation. An employer must provide the disabled employee with a reasonable accommodation unless it would impose an “undue hardship” on the operation of the employer’s business.
Federal and state laws also prohibit retaliation if the worker complains about disability discrimination or requests a reasonable accommodation; the law also prohibits employers from creating a hostile work environment based on an employee’s disability.
Discrimination cases are often difficult and complex. Each case requires a careful, focused, and thorough evaluation by a competent attorney who practices employment law. Our firm maintains an excellent reputation in the field of employment law both with employers and the legal community. Depending on the particular facts of your situation and your specific goals, we will work with you to negotiate with your employer, file a Charge of Discrimination with the appropriate federal, state or local agency, and represent you in federal or state court.
Please be aware that there are strict deadlines associated with bringing claims of discrimination. In some cases, you may only have 180 days to file a claim or you forever loose your right to do so. If you believe you have been discriminated against based on your disability do not delay in contacting us for a comprehensive consultation.
Federal and state laws also prohibit retaliation if the worker complains about disability discrimination or requests a reasonable accommodation; the law also prohibits employers from creating a hostile work environment based on an employee’s disability.
Discrimination cases are often difficult and complex. Each case requires a careful, focused, and thorough evaluation by a competent attorney who practices employment law. Our firm maintains an excellent reputation in the field of employment law both with employers and the legal community. Depending on the particular facts of your situation and your specific goals, we will work with you to negotiate with your employer, file a Charge of Discrimination with the appropriate federal, state or local agency, and represent you in federal or state court.
Please be aware that there are strict deadlines associated with bringing claims of discrimination. In some cases, you may only have 180 days to file a claim or you forever loose your right to do so. If you believe you have been discriminated against based on your disability do not delay in contacting us for a comprehensive consultation.