Title I of the
Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 (effective July 26,
1992), prohibits private employers, state and local
governments, employment agencies and labor unions
from discriminating against qualified individuals
with disabilities in job application procedures,
hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job
training, and other terms, conditions and privileges
of employment.
An individual with a disability is a
person who:
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Has
a physical or mental impairment that
substantially limits one or more major life
activity;
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Has a
medical record documentation of an recognized
physical or mental impairment;
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Is
medically acknowledged as having such a
recognized physical or mental impairment.
At
The
Sharpe Law Firm we understand the issues and
obstacles American's With Disabilities
face every day. From accommodation issues to forms
of discrimination, we are passionate in our efforts
to ensure the rights of American's with
Disabilities are protected. Contact our
offices today by calling
(407)
644-2569
(Orlando),
(850)
222-0124
(Tallahassee), or
(850)
745-0097
(Crawfordville).
In many accommodation
cases, problems may be resolve as soon as the
offending business or property is made aware of a
legal claim is filed by an individual who has a
disability. Sometimes it's necessary to make
suggestions to the business or property ownership
regarding inexpensive ways
to restructure the premises or otherwise solve the
obstruction problem.
Anyone feeling discriminated against by an employer
may file a legal claim and a complaint with the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission.
Legal remedies
often involve:
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Legal claims to seek a court
order to stop discrimination.
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Individuals may file complaints against state and
local governments with federal agencies designated
by the Attorney General, or bring private lawsuits.
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You
may file a private civil lawsuit against a public
facility to obtain court orders to stop
discrimination, but the court can't award money
damages to you.
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Individuals can also file complaints with the
Attorney General, who file lawsuits to stop
discrimination and obtain money damages and
penalties.
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Disabled persons who feel a public transit system
has discriminated against them may file complaints
with the Department of Transportation or file their
own lawsuits.
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If
you believe a privately operated bus or van company
has discriminated against you, file a complaint with
the Attorney General or bring a private lawsuit
under the public accommodations procedures.
Contact an experienced Orlando /
Tallahassee American's With Disabilities Attorney (lawyer) at
The
Sharpe Law Firm by
calling
(407)
644-2569
(Orlando),
(850)
222-0124
(Tallahassee), or
(850)
745-0097
(Crawfordville)
to schedule a confidential consultation regarding your
American's With Disabilities Claim legal
issues.
An
employer is required to make a reasonable accommodation
regarding a
known disability of a qualified applicant or
employee, as long as the accommodation will not impose an "undue hardship"
on the operation of the employer's business. Undue
hardships for accommodating a known disability
typically involve small businesses with limited
financial resources and limited space within the structure of
its operation. An employer is also not required to lower
it's standards of quality or production in order to
accommodate a disability.
While American's With
Disabilities have rights, and we aggressively defend
those rights, it is also important to understand
that there are exemptions to the American's With
Disability Act as well as factors which may cause
you not to be covered by the American's With
Disabilities Act. Contact our offices to gain a full
understanding of your legal rights by calling
(407)
644-2569
(Orlando),
(850)
222-0124
(Tallahassee), or
(850)
745-0097
(Crawfordville).
Fighting for your
rights is not only our commitment, but also our passion. We are
detailed in our investigation and analysis regarding the facts and
circumstances of your legal dispute, we provide viable and educated
legal recommendations, and aggressively carry out our duties as your
legal council.
If you
require professional legal services regarding
American's With Disabilities (ADA) Legal Representation,
make sure your legal rights are protected
by seeking the legal advice of an experienced
Orlando & Tallahassee attorney
& Lawyer. Contact
The
Sharpe Law Firm, today by calling
(407)
644-2569
(Orlando),
(850)
222-0124
(Tallahassee), or
(850)
745-0097
(Crawfordville).
Protect your legal rights and
make sure
your voice is heard. We are experienced and have the
resources to handle your
American's With Disabilities (ADA)
legal needs.
