According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), employers must make reasonable accommodations to help employees with disabilities to perform their job duties. If you have needs that are protected under these acts, your employer's failure to accommodate them could be a violation of your rights.
Since 1970, Carlin & Buchsbaum, LLP, has defended the rights of employees who have been wronged in the workplace. We have represented thousands of clients for a wide range of employment law issues, including failure to accommodate cases. One of our experienced lawyers will meet with you to assess your situation. If you have a strong legal claim, we will diligently gather evidence to support it and fight to defend your rights in court.
Fight for your employee rights. Contact us today at 562-606-0382 or toll free at 866-915-3589 for a free, confidential initial consultation.
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In California, employers are held to strict standards through the FEHA. They must go through an interactive process to determine if an employee's disability can be accommodated. If they cannot accommodate, they must provide a reason.
Below are two typical scenarios that are protected under FEHA's disability accommodation laws:
- An employee receives orders from a doctor, due to a disability or serious medical condition, which prohibit certain tasks such as lifting, standing or reaching overhead. If an employee is still able to perform essential duties of the job, then an employer must make accommodations.
- An employee is fired after 12 weeks of disability leave not covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This is illegal unless the employer can prove the employee's absence caused an undue hardship.
If these or similar scenarios are a reality for you, you may be entitled to legal action against your employer. If you are still employed, our attorneys can help you to assert your rights to accommodation. If you lost your job, we will take swift legal action to fight for the compensation and reinstatement you deserve.
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For a free initial consultation with one of our skilled employment law attorneys, call us at 562-606-0382 or toll free at 866-915-3589. If you prefer, send an e-mail using our online submission form. We serve clients throughout Southern California from our law firm location in Long Beach. Our fees are on a contingency basis: You do not pay unless your case brings a successful recovery.
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