Mississippi Disability Discrimination Lawyers
Disability discrimination is different from other types of workplace discrimination. For one thing, the law protects not just people who are disabled but also people who are seen or regarded as disabled by an employer. Workers are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that came into law in 1990. Disability discrimination claims are the most difficult of all employment claims to bring. Few attorneys have the skill and experience required to handle them successfully.
If you are a victim of disability discrimination, the experienced employee rights attorneys at our law firm, Louis H. Watson Jr., P.A., in Jackson, Mississippi, are ready to help you.
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Protection against disability discrimination is available to those who meet the definition of "disabled" under the ADA. This can be a catch-22, because in order to qualify a person must be not too disabled but disabled enough. Under the ADA, a person is considered disabled if a physical or mental impairment significantly limits him or her from "major life activities," including walking, talking, seeing or hearing. Also, a person may be considered disabled under the ADA if he or she is unable to perform a broad range of jobs due to the disability.
All employers with 15 or more employees for a minimum of 20 weeks are required by ADA to make "reasonable accommodation" to accommodate an employee with a physical disability. These may include:
- Restructuring the job
- Installing special equipment such as a wheelchair access ramp, large computer monitor, Braille display terminal, and large or illuminated keypad
- Modifying the work schedule
- Allowing an employee to use vacation or take unpaid leave for medical reasons
Under ADA, employers covered by the law may not discriminate against otherwise qualified individuals in:
- Hiring
- Training
- Promotion
- Compensation
- Termination
- Other conditions of employment
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Whatever your situation, our disability discrimination lawyers are ready to put their experience to work for you. Prior to seeking a free consultation at our law firm, please submit a client intake questionnaire so we can analyze your legal case quickly and promptly.
Our law firm works with clients throughout Mississippi.
