Your Disability Shouldn’t Cost You Your Job: Milwaukee Discrimination Attorneys
Although the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed in 1990, there is still confusion among employers and employees about the rights of people with disabilities or perceived disabilities. Contact a Wisconsin disability discrimination lawyer today.
The attorneys at Cross Law Firm, S.C., understand that employers often do not know how to supply appropriate accommodations, and employees are sometimes reluctant or do not know how to ask for them. We provide experienced counsel that helps employers and employees resolve these issues so a worker can feel comfortable and perform his or her job.
The Americans With Disabilities Act
Employers need to know that they are generally required to accommodate persons with disabilities. The ADA and state law apply to hiring, promotion, compensation, termination and other working conditions.
Employees often do not realize they have rights under the ADA, the Family and Medical Leave Act, Workers’ Compensation Act and other provisions that protect them. The ADA includes both mental and physical disabilities and covers those who are perceived as being disabled as well as those whose life functions are affected by their medical condition.
That is why you should speak with a law firm that handles more than just workers’ compensation and personal injury work.
Examples of Disability Discrimination
- Refusal to Hire: An employer choosing another candidate after you disclosed a disability during an interview.
- Wrongful Termination: Being fired shortly after requesting an accommodation or returning from medical leave.
- Demotion or Reassignment: Being moved to a lower-paying or less desirable role after revealing a medical condition.
- Harassment: Being subjected to jokes or insults from co-workers or managers about your disability.
Contact Our Attorneys To Discuss Your Case
We tailor our services to you and your situation. From our offices in Milwaukee, Waukesha and Appleton, our disability discrimination lawyer are ready to help you. Call us at 414-616-3229, or contact us online.