The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protect the rights of qualified employees with disabilities to receive reasonable accommodations at work. When employers fail to provide reasonable accommodation or discriminate against employees because of a disability, they can be held legally accountable.
As a lawyer dedicated to protecting employees’ rights, I help employees who have been victims of disability discrimination take advantage of their protections under state and federal employment laws. In my career of over 20 years, I have recovered millions on behalf of wronged employees in California, Ventura and throughout the San Fernando Valley.
Employers have the responsibility to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities who can still perform the essential functions of a job with or without that accommodation. Examples of reasonable accommodations include:
Because employees cannot request accommodations that create “undue hardship” for the employer, they must be ready to prove that requests made were reasonable in both cost and scope for the employer’s business.
Read more about filing a disability discrimination claim.
Some employers mistakenly believe that there is no need to accommodate an employee who has exhausted his or her protected leaves under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or California Family Rights Act (CFRA). However, in some cases employees could obtain leave for medical reasons apart from FMLA/CFRA leave as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA or FEHA.
Determining whether this type of leave is possible requires a nuanced understanding of the law. I can help you understand how federal and state employment laws apply to your unique situation. I provide candid advice and aggressive representation should file a claim be necessary.
Read more about protected leaves and the ADA.
It is important to act swiftly when you are discriminated against. The Kaufman Law Firm offers an initial consultation to each prospective client. Call 818-990-1999 or reach us by email to work with an attorney who is committed to protecting your rights.
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Your job is more than just a source of income. It is a major part of your lifestyle. If you have been the victim of wrongful termination, wrongful demotion or any kind of discriminatory business practices, it is time to take action and contact a Ventura employment law attorney that can help. Attorney Matthew A. Kaufman and the team at The Kaufman Law Firm bring experience and a vast arsenal of legal resources to help clients recover the money they deserve.
To learn more, contact our California law office today and schedule an initial evaluation to discuss your case.