New Haven Disability Discrimination Attorney

Legal Aid from a Disability Discrimination Lawyer in New Haven, CT

There are state and federal laws in place to protect the rights of those who either have a disability or perceived as having one when they do not. Civil rights law, under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), encompasses Americans who suffer from disabilities related to employment. As long as a disabled employee is adequately qualified to perform a job with reasonable accommodation, this law prohibits any type of discrimination pertaining to his or her employment. On January 1, 2009, the American with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA) became law and it expanded the ADA's definition of disability, impairment, and the condition that constitutes "major life activity", and more. The expected result would be an increase in individuals with covered disabilities. If you feel that you or a loved one has been subject to disability discrimination, consulting with a New Haven disability discrimination attorney is the first step.

According to the ADA, a person who is defined as disabled is "a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment." The act covers disabilities deemed both permanent as well as temporary. An injured employee who may only have a temporary disability still suffers an illness or condition that might hinder his or her quality of life. Some temporary disabilities that have fallen prey to employment discrimination include recovery from pregnancy, back injuries, trauma treatment and mental anguish, among others. Other sources of disability discrimination arise from the less understood ailments, such as the adjustment in medications that treat cancer and HIV and the recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

How a Disability Discrimination Lawyer Can Help

The laws apply to all Americans including the United States Congress itself. Do not let yourself be a victim of disability discrimination. Axelrod & Associates has over 34 years of experience in disability rights and employment discrimination. We will effectively explore the complexities of your unique situation and move forward with initial contact with your employer to get the issue resolved as quickly as possible, avoiding litigation whenever possible. Our firm also provides legal services in disability discrimination throughout the communities of New Haven, Stamford, Branford, Meriden, Waterbury and Bridgeport.

Do not let disability discrimination keep you from an opportunity. Contact a New Haven disability discrimination attorney today for help.