Orange County disability discrimination attorney

Overview of the ADA

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. It is intended to protect the rights of people with any form of disability when they are applying for jobs, filing for worker’s compensation or trying to access and enjoy public spaces.

The ADA defines the word “disability” very broadly, making it a far-reaching piece of legislation. This is intended to avoid the question of who is disabled enough to be covered by this act; any physical or mental disability that hinders a person in one or more areas of life is covered.

Provisions of the Act

In terms of employment law, the ADA makes it illegal for companies to discriminate against job applicants or employees with disabilities. This means that a person who is qualified for a certain job with reasonable accommodations cannot be turned down just because of his or her disability. It also requires businesses to make reasonable efforts to accommodate disabled employees.

The ADA does not require any business to change its job descriptions. If a person is physically incapable of performing a job even with reasonable accommodations, it is not illegal discrimination for that person to be turned down for the job. In the state of California, the act does not apply to businesses with fewer than three full-time employees. The national requirement is fifteen full-time employees.

If you have been the victim of discrimination against people with disabilities, you need a strong attorney to help you protect the rights guaranteed by the ADA. Contact Orange County disability discrimination attorney Perry Smith at (888) 356-2529.