The ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), which made sweeping changes to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) that took effect January 1, 2009, redefined who should be considered "disabled". These changes increased the population of who could be considered disabled and have allowed a larger number of employees to pursue claims for disability discrimination under the law.
Boca Raton Americans With Disabilities Lawyers
At the Law Office of William M. Julien, P.A., in Boca Raton, our experienced attorneys stay on top of developments and changes to the law, including ADAAA, that may impact our clients. We will keep you informed about how these laws could affect your claim, including your eligibility to receive compensation for disability discrimination in the workplace.
The ADAAA broadens the interpretation of the ADA and instructs employers, and the courts, to adopt a broad standard when determining whether a person should be considered disabled. The Act states that it provides, "a broad scope of protection" for employees and that claimants should be provided coverage "to the maximum extent permitted" by the statute.
When an employer is unwilling to accommodate a disability or handicap, which leads to problems for the employee, South Florida workplace rights attorney William Julien litigates disability discrimination claims on behalf of persons all over the state, especially in the area along the Palm Beach-Fort Lauderdale-Miami coast.
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For more information about the ADAAA and how changes to the ADA may have impacted your ability to pursue a claim for discrimination, contact us in Florida and schedule a free initial consultation. Call us at 561-995-9990 or toll free at 866-569-7398 to make an appointment.
