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When an employer treats a qualified employee or applicant in an unfavorable or hostile way because he or she has a disability, you need a Chicago Disability Discrimination Attorney.
The attorneys at the Disparti Law Group understand the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA), they know your rights, and they know how to win Disability Discrimination cases.
Having a medical condition does not necessarily mean you are protected from discrimination. To be protected you must be qualified for the job and have a disability as defined by the law.
A person can show that he or she has a disability in one of three ways:
To be protected by the ADA, one must have a disability as described above. Should you have a disability and have also experienced one of the following, you need to contact Disparti Law Group:
Federal and state laws forbid discrimination against employees based on their disabilities. The ADA is in place to protect employees. The act, “prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstream of American life (and) to enjoy employment opportunities.”
An employer is required to make reasonable accommodations to the known disability so long as it does not impose an “undue hardship” on the business. Reasonable accommodations are adjustments or modifications made within the workplace to enable people with disabilities to enjoy equal employment opportunities. Such accommodations could be:
Larry Disparti and the attorneys at the Disparti Law Group have quickly become Chicago’s leader in Employment Law. If you feel you’ve faced disability discrimination you may be able to take legal action against your employer.
To gain an understanding of your rights and what recourse you can take, contact the Disparti Law Group today at 312-600-6000.
When it comes to employment law, find out why thousands of our clients say, Larry Wins!