Life is already difficult enough without feeling like you are being treated differently. No matter what your disability is, you do not deserve to be discriminated against. No employer can hire or fire someone based on their type or level of disability. In the same way, category promotions or demotions cannot be made based on said disability.
If someone is fired or demoted because of a disability, this goes against the Americans with Disabilities Act. You have the right to take legal action against your employer and, if your claim is favorable, obtain compensation to repair the damages resulting from the discrimination suffered.
The following examples include some of the most common and frequent cases of disability-related discrimination:
- Not hiring someone because of their disability
- Failing to provide accommodations for an employee’s disability
- Harassing or creating a hostile environment for a person with a disability
- Requiring someone to undergo a medical examination before a job offer has been made
Failing to promote someone because of a family member’s disability
Any such situation may point to a case of disability discrimination. To determine if you are a victim of disability employment discrimination, discuss your experiences with an attorney experienced in this type of case.
You have your job and your priorities to worry about, so becoming an expert in disability claims is probably not something you have time for. When you are faced with discrimination of this type, it is important that you know that you the right to file a complaint without retaliation of any kind. It is totally unacceptable to be fired or punished for notifying your supervisor that you are being discriminated against. An attorney will be prepared to take legal action to protect you from retaliation.