{"id":744,"date":"2025-02-04T16:18:05","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T23:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stephaniedominguezlaw.com\/?page_id=744"},"modified":"2026-07-23T04:36:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T11:36:24","slug":"disability-discrimination-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.themeultra.net\/stephaniedominguezlaw\/disability-discrimination-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Disability Discrimination"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Disability discrimination occurs when an employer treats a qualified individual with a disability unfavorably. This can happen in various ways, including:<\/p>\n\n\n

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  • Facing negative consequences for reporting discrimination or requesting accommodations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe Americans with Disabilities Act (\u201cADA\u201d) defines disability broadly. A person is considered disabled if they have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. This includes conditions such as but not limited to:\n\n
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    • Chronic illnesses (e.g., diabetes, heart disease)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nEmployers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. These accommodations are changes or adjustments to a job or work environment that enable an individual with a disability to perform essential job functions. Examples of reasonable accommodations include:\n\n
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      • Adjustments or modifications to exams, training materials, or policies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations, you have the right to request an interactive solution to determine appropriate accommodations. If your employer is not providing reasonable accommodations, or if you are facing discrimination or retaliation related to your disability, our experienced employment attorneys can help you:\n\n
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        • Litigate your case in court, if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAt the Law Office of Stephanie F. Dominguez, our experienced employment attorneys have a proven track record of helping clients recover damages from employers who engage in disability discrimination. We understand the emotional toll that discrimination can take, and we are committed to advocate for your rights. Contact us today at\u00a0(424) 340-5805<\/strong>\u00a0to schedule an initial consultation and discuss your legal options.\n\nExperienced Employment Attorneys Serving Federal & State Employees in Riverside, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Adjacent Counties.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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