Los Angeles Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Attorney
Disability Discrimination in the Workplace
Individuals who have disabilities but are eligible to do the job are protected by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). In order for a disability to qualify under the ADA it must be a mental or physical impairment that substantially restricts a major life activity, for example speaking, seeing, hearing, walking, breathing, carrying out manual tasks or caring for oneself. If you have concerns that you or a loved one has been the victim of employment discrimination based on a disability, our law firm may be able to help. Contact a Los Angeles employment lawyer at Moody & Warner at your earliest opportunity and we will gladly schedule a consultation with you, discuss your concerns and if hired, work zealously to protect your rights.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Lawyer in Los Angeles
Our firm, with over 50 years of employment law background, has extensive experience in all types of employment discrimination cases including age discrimination, gender discrimination, financial industry discrimination, race discrimination and disability discrimination cases. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that employers make reasonable accommodations to permit the performance of a job's essential functions by disabled individuals. The following types of businesses must comply with this law:
- Private companies
- Government
- Employment agencies
- Labor organizations
- Labor management committees.
We strive to settle issues prior to litigation and are often successful in protecting our clients' rights without such strong measures, but in the event that such action becomes necessary our reputation as aggressive trial lawyers is well-deserved. We represent individuals and small groups of employees as well as large groups of employees and are particularly proud of our class action and collection action practices on behalf of workers. If you are In need of an assertive and effective legal team, get in touch with us and let us help you with your discrimination case.
Contact a Los Angeles Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) attorney today at Moody & Warner for the protection you deserve against any type of employment discriminat ion.