Disability Discrimination Lawyer in Michigan
Employment Discrimination
Employers are required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state law to make "reasonable accommodation" for disabled workers, if providing this accommodation would not impose an undue burden. The absence of a clear definition for “undue burden” and the vast range of disabilities makes disability discrimination a complex area of the law, and one that requires persistence and knowledge.
Our attorneys at Pitt, McGehee, Palmer, Rivers & Golden help workers impacted by disability discrimination. We have the resources and experience to address problems experienced by disabled workers. Contact our Michigan law firm to learn more about this type of employment discrimination and how we can help.
What is reasonable accommodation?
Accommodation for disabled workers can take many forms, depending on the needs of the employee. Some of these include:
- Adding wheelchair ramps or improving access to the workspace
- Adjusting job duties
- Modifying work schedules
- Acquiring adaptive equipment
- Providing qualified readers or interpreters
- Reassigning employee to a vacant position
How We Can Help
Our lawyers work with disabled employees, physicians, vocational specialists, and rehabilitation experts to find out the extent of the disability and the type of accommodation needed. We have handled tough cases involving employees with mental illnesses, head injuries, and multiple sclerosis. We have helped doctors and other professionals who used wheelchairs. When we take on a disability discrimination case, we:
- Negotiate with the employer
- Identify all possible legal remedies
- Prepare for a lawsuit or jury trial
- Represent you in court
- Depose witnesses
- Process legal paperwork
Recognizing that barriers to equal opportunity exist for disabled employees, laws were enacted to assist individuals with disabilities to attain the same level of achievement as able-bodied employees.
The disability discrimination laws protect individuals with both physical and mental impairments which affect activities such as walking, talking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing and learning. Employers are also prohibited from discriminating against employees who have a record or history of disability such as a cancer survivor or someone who is mistakenly perceived as disabled.
Our ultimate goal is to get our clients back to work—if that requires a lawsuit, our attorneys are ready. If all that is needed is the development of creative proposals for reasonable accommodation, we have the resources available. For more information on how our lawyers assist disabled clients with employment discrimination, contact our Royal Oak law firm, Pitt, McGehee, Palmer, Rivers & Golden.
