Disability Discrimination Lawyers in Long Island, NY
New York Disability Discrimination Attorney Representing Long Island Employees
According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Employers cannot treat applicants or employees with visible or invisible disabilities unfavorably, and they cannot advertise jobs that unlawfully discriminate against people who have documented disabilities. In addition, the law requires an employer to provide a disabled employee with a reasonable accommodation as long as the accommodation would not cause any undue hardship to the employer, which the EEOC defines as an accommodation that would “cause significant difficulty or expense.” Whether you have been discriminated against on the basis of your disability, or you have been treated unfavorably at work due to your relationship with another person who has a disability, you should seek advice from one of our experienced disability discrimination lawyers in Long Island. Nobody should face adverse treatment in the workplace or job application process as a result of their disability.
Disability discrimination can occur anytime an employer (or potential employer) treats a job applicant or an employee unfavorably as a result of that person’s known disability, because that person has any type of physical or mental impairment that is expected to last six months or longer, or because the employer “perceives” that an applicant or employee has a disability.
If you or a loved one has experienced employment discrimination, you may be unsure of where to turn for assistance. Call (716) 301-2704 to schedule a free consultation with a Long Island employment discrimination attorney.
Long Island Employment Discrimination Attorneys
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J.T.
Tom Ricotta’s sound advice, calm demeanor, and willingness to advocate for your rights was invaluable. I highly recommend Tom’s abilities and am grateful for his assistance.
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Due to a termination letter I received I needed clarification, consultation, and advice on how to move forward. Ricotta & Marks has definitely been the best place to be to help me through the law jargon. Thank you for having my best interests in mind.John L.
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Nima D.
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Kel K.
Mr Marks is an amazing lawyer. He is always kind and respectful and there for me whenever I need him. I want to thanks Mr Marks and the firm for everything. I highly recommend you guys. Thanks again for everything.
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We’re committed to protecting your rights and ensuring you’re treated with the respect and fairness you deserve, free from discrimination and harassment.
Disability Discrimination as Harassment
Disability harassment can include offensive comments about a person’s disability, jokes about disabilities, or other harassing behaviors. It is critical to understand, however, that a mere comment in the workplace is typically not enough to constitute unlawful harassment. For a person to file a harassment claim, the behavior usually must be either so frequent or serious that it creates a hostile work environment.
Employers Must Provide Reasonable Accommodations
Employers on Long Island are required to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation should be tailored to the specific needs of the employee. Examples of reasonable accommodations might include but certainly are not limited to the following:
- Provider a reader for an employee who is blind;
- Providing a sign language interpreter for an employee who is hearing impaired;
- Make the workplace wheelchair accessible;
- Providing reserved parking for the employee;
- Altering the format of training materials;
- Adjusting workplace equipment; or
- Allowing the employee to have a flexible work schedule.
Our Settlements & Verdicts
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$15 MIL Plaintiff on Bianco v. Flushing Hospital Medical Center
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$1 MIL Olsen, et al. v. The County of Nassau, et al.
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$875K Wallace v. Suffolk County Police Department
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$523K Penniston v. The New York City Department of Education (Co-Counsel)
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Green v. City of New York 2010 U.S. Dist.
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Norton v. Town of Islip UFSD, 011 U.S. Dist
Contact our Disability Discrimination Lawyers in Long Island Lawyer Today
When you are experiencing disability discrimination in the workplace or your employer refuses to provide you with a reasonable accommodation under the ADA, you should know that one of our experienced Long Island disability discrimination attorneys can assist you. You have rights under state and federal law, and we can help to ensure that your workplace is a safe and healthy one that is compliant with federal and state laws concerning disability protections.
Contact Ricotta & Marks, PC or call our firm today at (716) 301-2704.
