Houston Disability Discrimination Attorneys

The introduction of workplace discrimination on the basis of one's disability is a cruel and potentially illegal addition to the challenges already faced by disabled individuals. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) created certain legal protections for disabled workers to prevent discriminatory practices that unfairly restrict the rights of employees or job applicants.

If you believe that you have been the victim of prohibited actions by an employer, contact the Houston disability discrimination lawyers of the Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910.

Understanding Disability Discrimination

The goal of the ADA is to prevent individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of a position with or without accommodations from being unfairly denied the opportunity to work. There are some situations where impairments would naturally disqualify someone from a particular occupation. For example, there would be no effective way to enable a blind person to serve as a pilot because the duties of the job are so heavily dependent upon sight. But rarely is it so clear cut.

The ADA requires an employer to make “reasonable accommodation,” such as modifying schedules, making minor adjustments to facilities, or other actions that would not detract from the efficiency or success of the job, unless such an effort would cause undue hardship. Undue hardship generally refers to anything that may cause the viability of the business to be compromised.

We can help you pursue legal action if an employer fails to offer reasonable accommodations or claims undue hardship where none is present.

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To be treated with the respect that you deserve, contact the Houston disability discrimination attorneys of the Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910.