Service animals function as an aid to individuals with a disability, whether helping with major life functions or acting as a type of alarm of a coming episode. As participants in society, service animals receive more respect and mobility within public places than a pet. However, individuals with service animals… read more →
A disability lawyer offers a lot of legal expertise, hearing etiquette, and a professional network to your social security claim. The fact of the matter is that an experienced lawyer not only knows the claim process but he or she also interacts frequently with those weighing your claim. Therefore, a… read more →
The United States protects workers with a disability from discrimination, including securing the rights of any veteran who has sustained a permanent injury or disability from his or her service. Therefore, a number of laws provide for the veteran. We will go into the laws below. What Laws Protect A Disabled Veteran From Employment… read more →
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides that employers make reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. These accommodations must be made for job applicants as well as current employees. The key is that the individual with disabilities is qualified for the position and able to do the essential functions of their… read more →
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not protect those with an addiction to illegal drugs. Illegal use of drugs is grounds for denying employment or firing from employment. Employers may also test their applicants or employees for illegal substance use. ADA recognizes substance abuse as alcohol or drugs. Someone participating… read more →
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of disability. Under this law, employers must provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. Why would an individual need a reasonable accommodation? Suppose an employee’s disability is negatively affecting his work performance. A reasonable accommodation – or an adjustment in his job… read more →
Our basic understanding of a concept is not always on par with the legal system’s understanding of that concept. The term “disability” is one example. What exactly is a disability according to the law? We can look to the laws that protect disabled workers for a better understanding. The Legal… read more →
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. It ensures equal opportunity in employment for disabled persons. The statute specifically provides that: No covered entity shall discriminate against a qualified individual on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, the hiring,… read more →
If you have been injured on the job and developed a disability as a result, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability Benefits (“SSD Benefits”). If you decide to explore your options and see if you are eligible for SSD Benefits, you should first ask yourself a few questions.… read more →
The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) provides protection for “disabled individuals” who are currently employed or seeking employment. If an individual is disabled under the ADA, Employers are required to reasonably accommodate the individual’s disability by engaging in the “interactive process.” Failure for an Employer to engage in the interactive… read more →