Fort Lauderdale Attorneys: Disability Discrimination
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Florida state law prohibit employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of a disability. An employer may not terminate, demote or otherwise discriminate against a person on the basis of a disability.
People protected by state and federal law include anyone with a qualified "disability" as defined by law. Both physical and mental disabilities are covered by the ADA and Florida law.
If you feel you have been discriminated against because of a physical or mental disability, contact an employment law attorney at Shooster, Kahn & Kleinman to learn more about your legal rights. Call 800-207-4004 to contact our Fort Lauderdale area office.
The Duty of Reasonable Accommodation
In addition to prohibiting wrongful termination and harassment, employment laws require employers to make "reasonable" accommodations to help disabled workers adjust to their work environment. Employers may be subject to civil liability for a failure to accommodate disabled workers in a reasonable manner. Determining what is reasonable or unreasonable can involve a number of questions. The best way to understand your rights is to consult with an experienced employment law attorney.
Perceived Disabilities and Retaliation
The protections of the ADA apply to people who do not have disabilities who are wrongfully perceived as having a disability. For example, a person who is fired because their employer thought they had AIDS or cancer may be able to prevail in a civil lawsuit even though they did not in fact have AIDS of cancer.
In addition, an employer may not fire, harass or otherwise retaliate against an employee for seeking a reasonable accommodation or making a complaint about disability discrimination.
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To speak with a lawyer about disability discrimination, contact Shooster, Kahn & Kleinman.
