Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is illegal for your employer to discriminate against you due to a disability. As long as you can still perform the essential functions of the position, you may have a legal claim against your company. If you feel as though you are being discriminated against, the experienced Silver Spring disability discrimination attorneys at law offices of Morris E. Fischer, LLC, will help.
Contact our Maryland employment law firm to set up an initial consultation. We strive to build the best case possible to protect your rights.
Effective Employment Law Assistance From a Lawyer Serving Gaithersburg and the Surrounding Areas
If you feel as though your employer is discriminating against you, it is important to document everything that occurs. Having a good paper trail will help greatly in building a strong case for your claims. Due to the rough economy, employers are finding any reason they can to cut back on their employees.
Disability discrimination can consist of many things, including not being promoted, being phased out or not being hired for a position. Some employers discriminate because they do not want to provide the proper accommodations, such as wheelchair access and ramps. We have litigated many failure-to-accommodate claims and know how to best support your case.
Leland L. Cogdell, Jr. v. Emily Murphy, United States District Court, District of Columbia, Civil Action No: 19-2462 (RC) (2024)
Represented GSA employee with multiple disabilities including severe ADHD and autism who was denied a job coach as a reasonable accommodation request submitted by his psychotherapist. The government failed to respond to the request and contended that its other accommodations satisfied the request. Prior to retaining Morris E Fischer, LLC, Mr. Cogdell litigated his case, with a well-known, competitor law firm and lost before the EEOC and lost at hearing. The federal case, the case in which we provided representation, involved four expert witnesses, including two psychiatrists, who each provided very complicated medical testimony on psychiatric testing and treatment, and two Summary Judgment motions made by the government that were both successfully defended. This resulted in a favorable settlement for our client.”
Fitting the Essential Elements of the Position and Fighting Disability Discrimination Claims
Being disabled does not mean that you cannot perform the essential functions of your job. You may have been working longer and harder than most others at your company, making you even more qualified for the position. As long as we can prove that you can properly perform the essential functions of your occupation, we will most likely have a strong case against your employer for disability discrimination.
Contact a Silver Spring Disability Discrimination Lawyer
If you wish to discuss your disability discrimination claims with an experienced attorney, contact our Maryland law office today. We can investigate your case and advise you on the best way in which to proceed to ensure that your rights are preserved and your needs are met. Let us work to make the law work for you.