Workplace Discrimination on the Basis of Disability
At the Law Offices of John E. Carpenter, we offer sound advice and comprehensive client service for clients with disability-based issues involving discrimination at work. If you believe that you have suffered discrimination at the hands of an employer on the basis of an actual or perceived disability, contact us in Washington, D.C.
Call (202) 887-5445 for a lawyer's advice about disability discrimination
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) protects workers from discrimination on the job. It not only covers employees with actual physical or mental limitations, the ADA can also apply in cases where the perception of a disability leads to unfavorable action against the employee.
We can advise you about disability discrimination in various situations:
- Limited mobility
- Impaired eyesight or hearing
- Limited capacity for standing or sitting for extended periods
- Limited capacity for lifting and carrying
- Pregnancy leave, maternity leave and other rights protected under the FMLA
- Workers' compensation claims or problems related to returning to work
- Negotiations for reasonable accommodations related to the disability
Our goal in cases of disability discrimination is to help you define your own objectives for a favorable resolution based on our advice concerning your legal rights and the evidence we can expect to present in court.
We advise employees on disability issues in Washington and Maryland
It's not always necessary to take a case to court for a good result. Among the options we can consider are negotiations for severance, back pay or a raise. If necessary, however, we can pursue your rights through civil litigation or an administrative hearing.
Because most employers are sophisticated enough to find a plausible excuse to justify an act of disability-based discrimination, the advice of an experienced employment law attorney can help you understand the legal strengths and weaknesses of your situation based on the evidence.
To learn how our experience can help you find a solution to a difficult employment situation, contact the Law Offices of John E. Carpenter in Washington.
