Protecting Employees from Disability Discrimination
Practically all Minnesota employers of any size have at least a general understanding of their obligations under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to accommodate the needs of workers with disabilities or short-term medical needs. Unfortunately, too many companies use this understanding to seek ways to evade their responsibilities rather than meet them.
If you face problems at work as an employee with disabilities, a pregnant woman or a worker returning from a period of medical leave or temporary disability, contact an attorney at Schaefer Law Firm for dependable advice about your rights and your legal options. We offer an initial consultations and we're thoroughly committed to protecting your rights under state and federal law.
Call 612-436-9018 to learn about disabled workers' rights in the Twin Cities
Our lawyers handle the full range of disability discrimination claims that can arise in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, Greater Minnesota or the Upper Midwest. While most cases are resolved on an individual basis, Schaefer Law Firm has the depth of experience and resources to take on employment class action litigation whenever there appears to be a pattern of disability discrimination at a particular company.
These are some examples of the claims we handle on behalf of employee clients:
- Failure to make reasonable accommodation for a worker's disabilities as required by the ADA
- Discrimination in hiring, promotion or compensation on the basis of a disability
- Discrimination based on a perceived disability
- Discrimination against pregnant women
- Discrimination or retaliation for taking advantage of protected medical or family leave rights under the FMLA
- Discriminatory practices in layoffs or downsizing decisions
- Retaliation or other adverse employer action for filing a workers' compensation claim
- Termination, demotion or adverse changes in working conditions after returning from disability or maternity leave
Our attorneys will advise you about your rights and strategic alternatives, ranging from negotiated severance to litigation in the federal courts. To learn how you can benefit from our experience with the successful resolution of disability discrimination claims, contact Schaefer Law Firm for an initial consultation in Minneapolis.
