Disability Discrimination

On September 25, 2008, the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 was signed into law.  This Act emphasized that the definition of "disability" under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") should be construed in favor of broad coverage.

Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to employees and job applicants with a disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the employer.  Reasonable accommodations can include (but are not limited to):

• Job restructuring

• Part-time or modified work schedules

• Reassignment

• Acquisition or modification on equipment or devices

• Provision of aides on a temporary or periodic basis

Both Minnesota and federal law prohibit employers from discriminating against employees who have a disability.  This includes treating employees with a disability less favorably, as well as failing to provide accommodations to employees.

If you are a disabled employee seeking accommodation, the Job Accommodation Network is a great resource to identify possible accommodations in the workplace.

Contact Leland Conners Today for a Free Initial Consultation

There is no charge for the first consultation. Please contact our firm at 612-255-2255 or by completing a contact form to book your appointment. We are located in Minneapolis and serve clients throughout the Twin Cities metro area.