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In 1990, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to protect those with disabilities from unfair discrimination in the workforce and in public places. However, despite Congress actions, every year thousands of Americans with disabilities are discriminated against. In 2006, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported there were 15,575 cases filed that year for disability discrimination. If you are disabled and believe that you were discriminated as a result of your disability, you need to know that you have rights under the ADA and an attorney from our Miami employment law firm will aggressively fight to make sure you are not denied the justice you are entitled to.
Were you or someone you know discriminated due to a disability at the workplace? Contact a Miami Discrimination Lawyer at the law office of Brody & OBeidy, P.A.
The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) state that those with disabilities are to be given equal opportunity in all employment-related activities including but not limited to:
- Recruitment
- Hiring
- Promotions
- Training
- Pay
- Social Activities
- Other Privileges of Employment
Disability discrimination is not an uncommon event in this country and can even exist at major companies and franchises. In July 2007, the Subway franchise was ordered to pay $166,500 for disability harassment. It was reported that the owner and even the human resource manager would openly mock Tammy Gitsham, the former area supervisor, for her hearing impairment in front of other employees by making taunts like "Read My Lips", "Can you hear me now?", and "You got your ears on?" In doing so, Subway was found guilty of creating a disability-based hostile work environment.
Discrimination, regardless whether it is stems from one's disability, race, or gender, is wrong. An employer does not have the right to treat his or her employees in any manner they choose. If you believe that your rights under the American with Disabilities Act were violated, it is important that you contact a discrimination attorney at the law office of Brody & OBeidy, P.A. to discuss your legal rights.
Were you or someone you know discriminated due to a disability at the workplace? Contact a Miami Discrimination Lawyer at the law office of Brody & OBeidy, P.A.