The Fair Employment and Housing Act was passed in California to supplement federal anti-discrimination laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Act applies to companies with five or more workers. So, under both federal and state laws, California workers who are disabled are protected against discriminatory behavior at work.
Unfortunately, some companies discriminate against people with disabilities despite the laws in place that should prevent this unlawful behavior. When that happens, it’s important for the victims to take legal action.
A Pasadena disability discrimination lawyer at Yadegar, Minoofar & Soleymani, LLP can help. Our firm is here for those who are harmed by companies that discriminate, and we are committed to fighting for justice. To find out more and schedule your free case evaluation, give us a call or contact us online today.
When Can You Make a Disability Discrimination Claim?
You may be able to make a disability discrimination claim under federal (FEHA)and/or state law (CRD) if:
- An employer allows a hostile work environment: A hostile work environment exists if you are harassed or subject to severe, persistent, and pervasive discrimination in your workplace on the basis of your disability.
- You are discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment. An employer cannot refuse to hire you, refuse to promote you, fire you, deny you benefits, or take any adverse workplace action based on your disability. Taking disability into account when making employment decisions is unlawful discrimination.
- Your employer refuses to make reasonable accommodations: Employers have a legal obligation to take reasonable steps to adjust the terms and conditions of your work to make it possible to complete job tasks even with a disability. This means that they may need to provide adaptive equipment, or a modified schedule.
- Your employer imposes a job requirement that has a disparate impact on the disabled. Your employer cannot impose a requirement that disqualifies more disabled people from a job unless the requirement has a direct bearing on your ability to perform the required work.
Yadegar, Minoofar & Soleymani, LLP will help you to determine if these or other types of discrimination have occurred and give rise to a legal claim.
How Can Yadegar, Minoofar & Soleymani, LLP Help With Your Discrimination Claim?
Yadegar, Minoofar & Soleymani, LLP is the firm you should turn to for help in taking legal action if you are the victim of workplace discrimination.
Our employment law attorneys in Los Angeles at our firm have spent over 85 years fighting for the rights of the disabled. Our team includes former big law attorneys who worked for some of the largest corporations in the country, who have trial experience, and who have been designated as Super Lawyers. Together, we will:
- Gather evidence to prove discrimination
- Identify defendants who can be held liable for losses
- Determine the best legal arguments to make to demonstrate discrimination under state and federal laws
- Ensure you follow all deadlines for making a discrimination claim
- Help you to prove the full extent of the losses caused by the discriminatory behavior
- Negotiate with your employer or their insurer to try to settle your claim
- Litigate your case in court to maximize your chances of fair compensation when no settlement is reached
Contact a Pasadena Disability Discrimination Lawyer Today
Yadegar, Minoofar & Soleymani, LLP is here and ready to help. Give us a call at (310) 499-0140 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation today to learn more about the compassionate advocacy a Pasadena disability discrimination lawyer can offer.