Disability Discrimination
The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, was initially signed into law in 1990 then amended in 2009. The ADA seek to protect Americans with disabilities from discrimination, much like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects people from discrimination based on factors such as ethnicity. Although the ADA does not directly cover disability discrimination in the federal government, it serves as the guideline for defining federal discrimination.
Regrettably, employers sometimes treat employees unfairly because they have a disability. This is an unacceptable practice and is often illegal. If you have suffered from discrimination due to disability in a federal workplace, you can fight back to uphold your rights. For more information, contact an experienced federal employment lawyer from the Vaughn Law Firm today at 877-615-9495.
Understanding the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Disability discrimination in federal agencies and workplaces was outlawed in 1973 with the Rehabilitation Act. While this is separate from the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 follows the standards outlined in the ADA to determine workplace discrimination due to disability.
Parts of the ADA
There are several different parts, or titles, to the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to fully protect the rights of those with disabilities or those close to people with disabilities. Basically, a company of a qualifying size must avoid disability discrimination such as:
- Refusing to recruit or hire people because of a disability
- Failing to make proper accommodations and accessibility for those with disabilities
- Refusing to help with work schedule changes for an employee who needs medical attention
If you believe that you have been discriminated against based on a disability, it is highly advisable to consult with a compassionate and knowledgeable federal employment lawyer today.
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At the Vaughn Law Firm, we believe that all federal employees should be treated equally, regardless of disability or other differences. If you have been the target of disability discrimination by your employer, or feel that you were denied federal employment because of your disability, please contact a tenacious federal employment attorney from our offices at 877-615-9495 today.
