California Disability Discrimination Attorney
What is Employment Disability Discrimination?
Employees suffering from disabilities have protected rights under the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its companion law in California, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Both the ADA and FEHA protect qualified individuals with disabilities and outlaw the following discriminatory actions against disabled employees in the workplace:
- Refusal to hire a qualified applicant because of a disability
- Failure to promote an employee because of a disability
- Taking adverse actions against an employee after reporting a disability, including, but not limited to a write-up, demotion, salary decrease, and/or unwanted transfer
- Refusal to provide an accommodation for a reported disability
- Wrongful termination of an employee because of reporting a disability
What to Expect From Us
- Free Consultation: We offer a free initial consultation to evaluate your case, discuss your rights, and determine the merits of your claim.
- Case Investigation: Our legal team will conduct a thorough investigation into the incident, gathering evidence to support your claim.
- Negotiation: We will engage in negotiations with insurance companies and the responsible parties to secure a fair settlement.
- Litigation: If a fair settlement cannot be reached, we are prepared to take your case to court and advocate vigorously on your behalf.
- Personalized Support: Throughout the process, you will receive personalized support, regular updates, and open communication from our team.
An Employee Is Entitled To A Reasonable Accommodation
An employee with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation from an employer. In response, an employer is required to communicate with the employer to find a reasonable accommodation to assist him or her in performing day-to-day job duties, including, but not limited to, the following accommodations:
- Restructuring job duties
- Restructuring hours of work
- Providing general assistance to the employee, e.g., assistance performing physical activities in the workplace
- Allowing time off from work
- Providing equipment to the employee to assist in day-to-day tasks, i.e., ergonomic desks, chairs, and/or computer keyboards
If you are the victim of disability discrimination, or have become disabled and require a reasonable accommodation, call the Law Offices of Jual F. Reyes at (818) 334-6389 for your free and confidential legal consultation. Our firm will provide legal advice regarding your rights as an employee and navigate you through the complicated legal process subsequent to filing a lawsuit.
California Disability Discrimination Law
From: Discrimination Laws Regarding People With Disabilities (FEHA)
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the Unruh Civil Rights Act, and the Disabled Persons Act are state laws that protect people from discrimination based on disability. The laws also require employers, housing providers and business establishments to make reasonable accommodations so that people with disabilities can perform their jobs, have equal housing opportunities, and, have equal access to businesses and services.
In California disabilities are broadly defined as conditions that limit a major life activity, including physical and mental disabilities, as well as medical conditions such as cancer or HIV/AIDS. California definitions and protections can be broader than protections under federal law.