At Employee Civil Rights Group, we believe that every worker deserves fair treatment, whether they are able-bodied, physically disabled, or mentally disabled. Contact a Mar Vista disability discrimination lawyer if you received negative treatment because of your disability. Our workplace discrimination attorney is dedicated to fighting for your rights and holding employers accountable for their discriminatory actions.
We represent workers who have been wrongfully harassed, retaliated against, or otherwise faced unfairness at work. Our firm is known for its personalized service, prompt communication, and aggressive representation.
Discriminating against a worker because of a disability is illegal. It does not matter whether the person has a disability, either physical or mental. When an employer treats an employee or job applicant unfavorably because of a real or perceived disability, they are discriminating. A Mar Vista attorney could help determine which discrimination laws apply and help protect a person with a disability from employer bias.
Both federal and state law prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that forbids covered employers from discriminating and requires them to provide reasonable accommodations to certain employees. The ADA requires that a person’s condition must substantially limit their activity to qualify as a disability. California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) takes it a step further, covering any physical or mental condition that limits a major life activity. Employers must also engage in an interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations and provide them to disabled employees. The federal law applies to employers with 15 or more employees, while FEHA covers employers with at least five workers.
Disability discrimination could be overt or subtle. Some common examples include:
Contacting an experienced Mar Vista lawyer could help an employee start the process of confronting disability discrimination in their workplace.
California’s Civil Rights Department accepts disability discrimination claims and generally allows three years from the date of the alleged discrimination to file such an administrative complaint. A federal claim filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission typically must be filed within 300 days. Acting promptly is important, as missing a filing deadline could bar a claim and keep someone from recovering damages. A trusted attorney could complete all court filings and paperwork without error before deadlines pass.
Victims of disability discrimination pursue various legal remedies, including:
A dedicated discrimination attorney at Employment Civil Rights Group could investigate the case of a Mar Vista employee with disabilities to determine what damages an employer should pay for discrimination.
A Mar Vista disability discrimination lawyer could advocate for your rights and work to get you a fair resolution. With our firm, you get a dedicated partner who is deeply committed to your case. We treat each client as an individual, giving you focused, personalized attention. We also return calls and emails promptly and keep you updated on the status of your case throughout the process.
Contact our firm to schedule a free consultation and discuss your discrimination claim. We do not retreat from a fight and are proud to help workers stand up to their employers.
