At Rise Law Firm, our ADA & Disability discrimination attorneys in Long Beach, California understand the challenges physical and mental impairments may bring to the workplace, and stand behind the protections required to ensure their fair and equal treatment.
ADA and disability discrimination protections ensure employees have the equal opportunity to benefit from the full range of employment-related prospects available to others.
When accessibility requirements are ignored by employers, our employment law attorneys
in Los Angeles County seek legal remedies that empower employees and impact change.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) federally administers and enforces civil rights laws against workplace discrimination.
Disability discrimination occurs when an employer or other entity covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act treats a qualified individual with a disability who is an employee or applicant unfavorably because of their disability.
An individual with a disability is a person who:
Our local California’s disability laws provide additional protections under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) making it illegal to discriminate against employees based on the following:
If you have suffered from discrimination in the workplace because of your disabilities, contact our experienced ADA employment law attorneys in Long Beach today to learn more about your rights and how we can help protect them.
Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants or employees who have a disability and the necessary skills, experience, and certifications for a job, and can perform its essential functions, so long as doing so would not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Common employer accommodations include restructuring jobs around the disability.
That may include:
Providing reasonable accommodations for disabled employees is more than the right thing to do. It is the law. If your employer refuses to provide the necessary accommodations for your disability, contact our experienced ADA discrimination lawyers in Long Beach today to schedule a free consultation.
At Rise Law Firm, our goal is to investigate each client’s unique ADA discrimination claim to pursue the necessary compensation for their unlawful treatment.
If you have faced discrimination in the workplace based on a disability or perceived disability, we will outline your case to pursue:
Our ADA & disability discrimination attorneys stand up for the rights of disabled workers across California and fight to secure compensation when they are wronged by their employer.
Contact our skilled ADA and disability discrimination attorneys in Long Beach to ensure your rights are protected throughout the legal process, so you can explore each compensation options that are available for your unique case.
Employees who believe they have been discriminated against due to a disability must file a complaint with the EEOC within 300 days of the date the discrimination occurred.
At Rise Law Firm, our ADA & Disability discrimination attorneys in Long Beach encourage all employees to file a claim as quickly as possible, so they are not in jeopardy of missing the deadline.
Partnering with our experienced employment lawyers will ensure all the paperwork for your claim is completed properly — and on time — so together we can pursue a favorable outcome without delay.
When there are allegations of workplace discrimination, the employer typically defers to their legal team to handle the claim.
At Rise Law Firm, our ADA & Discrimination attorneys in Long Beach believe our clients have the right to have an equally strong ally to protect their best interests without worrying about how they are going to pay their legal fees.
At Rise Law Firm, we are proud to take ADA and disability discrimination cases on a contingency fee basis.
That means no upfront or out-of-pocket costs. If we do not solidify a favorable settlement for your employment discrimination claim, you do not pay our legal fees.
We believe representing clients on a contingency basis levels the playing field, encouraging employees across California to pursue the damages they are entitled to when their workplace rights are violated.
For nearly a decade, our employment law attorneys in Long Beach have provided sophisticated contingency representation for clients who have been subjected to ADA & Disability discrimination.
If you would like to discuss your discriminatory treatment to learn more about your legal rights and options to pursue the necessary compensation from your employer, contact our experienced ADA & Disability Discrimination attorneys in Long Beach today by calling (310) 728-6588 or contact us online to learn how we can develop your case for success, so you can move forward with confidence.