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Refusal to hire or promote due to a known disability
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Termination after disclosing a disability or requesting leave
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Failure to engage in the interactive process for accommodations
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Denial of reasonable accommodations (such as modified duties or schedule changes)
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Harassment or offensive remarks related to a disability
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Retaliation for filing a complaint or asserting your rights
A reasonable accommodation is any change to the work environment or job duties that enables a person with a disability to perform essential job functions. Examples include:
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Modified work schedules
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Leave for medical treatment or recovery
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Remote work or adjusted duties
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Physical accessibility changes (e.g., ramps, ergonomic equipment)
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Assistive technology
Employers must provide accommodations unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Too often, they deny or ignore these requests—and that’s where we step in.
Your Rights as an Employee with a Disability
Disability Discrimination – Employment Law
Your Ability Matters. Discrimination Has No Place at Work.
Employees with disabilities have the right to be treated with dignity, fairness, and equality in the workplace. Unfortunately, many workers are denied opportunities, reasonable accommodations, or even their jobs because of a disability. At DiSilvio Young, we stand with individuals who have faced workplace discrimination due to a physical or mental impairment.
If your employer failed to support you, ignored your accommodation request, or retaliated against you for asserting your rights—you may have a legal claim.
What Is Disability Discrimination?
Common Forms of Disability Discrimination
What Is a “Reasonable Accommodation”?
Disability discrimination occurs when an employer treats a qualified employee or job applicant unfairly because of a disability, or fails to provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.
This behavior is illegal under:
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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The Rehabilitation Act (for federal employees)
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State and local anti-discrimination laws
You are protected from discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, promotions, training, and accommodations.
You have the right to:
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Be free from discrimination based on your disability
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Request and receive reasonable accommodations
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Have your employer engage in a good faith “interactive process”
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Work in an environment free from retaliation or harassment
DiSilvio Young helps clients assert these rights and seek accountability when employers break the law.
What You May Be Entitled To
If you’ve faced disability discrimination, you may be eligible to recover:
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Lost wages and benefits
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Compensation for emotional distress
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Reinstatement or job modifications
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Attorneys’ fees and costs
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Punitive damages in some cases
Why Choose DiSilvio Young?
We know how deeply personal—and often overwhelming—these situations can be. At DiSilvio Young, we take a personalized approach, offering skilled legal strategy and genuine support. We don’t just understand the law—we care about your outcome.
Let Us Help You Be Heard
If you believe your rights were violated because of a disability, don't wait. We’ll help you understand your options and fight for fair treatment under the law.