San Antonio Disability Discrimination Lawyer

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 was designed to prohibit discrimination based on certain handicaps. The ADA defines “disability” broadly, including both physical and mental impairments, so long as they “substantially interfere” with one or more “major life activities.” Often it is unclear as to whether or not a specific impairment entitles you to protection under the ADA. Therefore, it is important to have a qualified attorney on your side.

The San Antonio disability discrimination lawyers of Melton & Kumler have the legal experience necessary to help you determine whether or not discrimination has occurred under the law. Contact Melton & Kumler today at 800-681-6932 to learn more.

Types of Discrimination

Under the ADA, an employer may not discriminate in any fashion, such as hiring, firing, compensation, benefits, or promotion, on the basis of an employee’s disability. Furthermore, an employer must also provide reasonable accommodations such as rails, ramps, doorways, or signs in Braille, for employees with disabilities. However, there are certain instances in which an employer may legally avoid hiring an employee with a disability, such as when:

• Providing accommodations would cause financial hardship to the employer, depending on their size and financial resources.
• The disability prevents you from performing duties necessary to the essential function of your job.

In many cases, the discrimination may be accidental or unintentional. However, regardless of intent, discrimination is still illegal under the Americans with Disabilities Act. As such, it is important to contact an experienced disability discrimination lawyer in order to determine if you have a case against a potential or existing employer.

Contact Us

If you believe that you have been unfairly discriminated against on the basis of disability, either intentionally or unintentionally, contact the San Antonio disability discrimination lawyer of Melton & Kumler at 800-681-6932.