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.

What Are Reasonable Accommodations Under The ADA?

A reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job, work environment or employment practice that enables a qualified employee with a disability to perform the essential functions of their position.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers in Milwaukee and across the nation are legally required to provide these accommodations unless doing so would cause undue hardship to the business. This standard helps ensure businesses make genuine, good-faith efforts to support employees with disabilities rather than denying requests out of convenience or bias.

Reasonable accommodations can take many forms, depending on an employee’s unique needs and job duties. Common examples include:

• Modified work schedules or flexible hours to accommodate medical appointments or energy limitations.
• Providing special equipment or software such as screen readers, ergonomic chairs or voice-to-text programs.
• Restructuring job duties by removing or reassigning non-essential tasks.
• Allowing remote or hybrid work options when in-person attendance is not essential.
• Reassignment to a vacant position for employees who can no longer perform their current role due to a disability.
• Making facilities accessible by installing ramps, modifying restrooms or improving workspace layouts.
• Providing interpreters or readers for employees who are deaf, hard of hearing or visually impaired.
• Adjusting workplace policies to allow service animals or additional breaks for medical reasons.

These accommodations are not special treatment but tools that level the playing field. When implemented correctly, they allow employees with disabilities to contribute fully to their workplace while maintaining dignity and independence. Unfortunately, some employers resist or delay these changes, forcing workers into impossible situations.

We believe that every employee deserves a fair opportunity to succeed. Your employer has a legal duty to work with you, and we help ensure they fulfill it. Our team stands firmly behind workers whose rights have been denied, helping them secure the modifications and respect they deserve in the workplace. If your request for a reasonable accommodation has been denied, ignored or mishandled in Milwaukee, Cross Law Firm, S.C. is ready to help. We understand ADA protections inside and out, and we pursue justice with unyielding determination.

Call 414-616-3229 today to speak with an experienced Milwaukee employment attorney who will stand up for your rights and hold your employer accountable.

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.