Houston Undue Hardship Attorneys

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employment practices that discriminate against workers or job applicants with physical, mental, or psychological disabilities. It requires employers to make reasonable accommodations that would enable a disabled individual to complete the job application process or to perform the necessary work.

However, companies are excused from making such adjustments and modifications to existing facilities and processes if the introduction of such accommodations would inflict an undue hardship upon the business and its operations. Unfortunately, some employers claim undue hardship where there is none so they can save money or deny an opportunity to a disabled person.

The Houston undue hardship attorneys of the Ross Law Group offer the dedicated legal representation you need if you wish to challenge a business's assertion that offering accommodation to you would present them with unreasonable difficulty or expense. Contact us at 713-482-6910.

How Undue Hardship is Determined

There is no blanket rule that offers universal guidance on issues of undue hardship. Instead, the unique circumstances of each individual business and the nature of the accommodations in question are considered on a case by case basis. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, these are some of the factors that are to be evaluated:

• An accommodation's nature and cost
• The financial status of the business, size of the staff, and the impact of the accommodation on resources for the rest of the facility
• The nature of employment, including the working environment and labor required
• Potential interference with normal operations

Contact Us

If you have been denied any employment opportunity, whether in hiring, advancement, or other aspects on the basis of your disability, then you may be able to pursue a legal action. Contact the Houston undue hardship attorneys of the Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910.