Los Angeles Disability Discrimination Lawyer
Fight Back Against Disability Discrimination
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California state law, it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against any employee because of the employee's physical condition or disability. Employers have a duty to reasonably accommodate a disabled employee unless the cost of doing so would be prohibitive. If the employer fails to provide these accommodations or is shown to have discriminated against a disabled employee, they may be held liable.
At Rutten Law Group, PC, located in Beverly Hills, California, our employment law attorneys protect the victims of disability discrimination and help disabled individuals obtain the compensation that they deserve when their rights are violated. Our lawyers thoroughly investigate claims of discrimination and are committed to the success of our clients. We understand the laws against discrimination and retaliation and know how to protect our clients' rights.
California Law and Disability Discrimination
Like the Americans with Disabilities Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act always provides protection for employees with disabilities, but unlike the ADA, the definition of what constitutes a disability is more broad under California state law.
According to both state and federal laws, a disability must limit a major life activity. However, in California, this limit does not have to be as substantial and individuals with correctable disabilities may also be protected under state law. A disabled California worker with a disability may also show that their condition limits the ability to do their job without reasonable accommodation, while federal law mandates that the employee must be prevented from performing a wide range of jobs, in addition to the job that the employee currently holds.
Once the disability has been demonstrated and accepted by state or federal law, the employer must reasonably accommodate a disabled worker through a restructuring of the job or job requirements, a transfer to a less-demanding position, a more flexible work schedule and other accommodations as necessary. When these accommodations fail to occur, or when they are prevented from succeeding in their position due to their disability, discrimination may have occurred.
Contact Rutten Law Group, PC in Southern California
Discrimination in any form, including discrimination because of a disability, should not be tolerated. Contact us at Rutten Law Group, PC and learn about your rights under California employment law. Call us toll free at 888-708-8623.
Rutten Law Group, PC offers free initial consultations and takes employment law cases on a contingency basis for the convenience of our clients. Se habla español.
