Palm Beach County Physical Disability Lawyer
Both Florida and federal laws provide protection for employees with disabilities or handicaps. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires Florida employers to make reasonable accommodations to help employees with disabilities perform their jobs. It also protects those individuals from harassment or discrimination in the workplace based on their disabilities.
If you have a disability or a serious medical condition, and your employer is failing to take the proper steps to accommodate your needs, it could be a violation of your legal rights. At the Law Office of William M. Julien, P.A., our employment law attorneys have extensive experience protecting the rights and interests of employees who have been subjected to discrimination due to disability.
Boca Raton Failure to Accommodate Attorney
There are some disabilities that are fairly obvious and do not take much to notice. Others are less obvious, but also qualify for protection under federal and state laws. Under the ADA, a disabled person is someone who has a physical or mental impairment that significantly limits a major life activity; a person who has a record of such impairment; or a person who is regarded as having an impairment — whether or not that regard is actually true.
Depending on the disability, the reasonable accommodations that an employer needs to provide will be different. These accommodations may involve adjustments to the work station, special safety equipment, a wheelchair ramp or technological solutions. Adjustments can also be as simple as being allowed to work at home.
If your employer has not made reasonable accommodations for your disability or medical condition, you need to speak with an experienced employment lawyer about your rights and options. Call us for a free, initial consultation at 561-995-9990 or toll free at 866-569-7398.
