As an employee, you have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination. While this is true, it isn’t always what happens. For example, there are laws in place that make it illegal for employers or co-workers to discriminate against an employee...
Maybe you just accepted a new position with a company, or perhaps you just got diagnosed with a medical condition or suffered a serious injury. You may not be able to perform the job as required by your employer without certain support. The Americans with Disabilities...
Dealing with a disability can present lifelong challenges both personally and professionally. It can seem like a victory when you can make progress in your career despite your disability. Even when your employer makes reasonable accommodations to support you and your...
Are you unable to discharge your usual work duties owing to a temporary or permanent disability? Your employer is not supposed to discharge you owing to your disability. If anything, they should accommodate you to continue performing your duties just like any other...
A recent article in the Palm Beach Post indicates that hearing loss among U.S. residents could soon rise significantly. Some experts even estimate that deafness or hearing difficulties may increase more than 60% across the entire globe by 2050. The article resonates...
Few laws have done as much to protect people with disabling medical conditions as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA establishes protections for those with medical issues that affect their job performance or their needs in an educational environment....
Blindness and vision impairments are often significant disabilities that require adjustments to a workplace if a person is to be employed. The Americans with Disabilities Act does protect Americans who have disabilities such as visual impairments, so that they can...
As a general rule, Florida companies are required to provide disabled workers with reasonable workplace accommodations. For example, an employer might allow an individual to work a modified schedule in an effort to help that person be a productive member of an...
If you have a disability in Florida, you have the right to reasonable accommodation in your place of work according to Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA. However, if you're new to the job, you may be nervous when it comes to asking for what you...
In the past, Florida residents with disabilities were largely separated from productive life. Many of them were effectively segregated in institutional settings. In recent decades, disabled people and their advocates have made substantial progress in elevating...
