Do you believe that you have been fired or treated unfairly at work because of a disability?

The federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.  

Under the ADA, it is unlawful for an employer to:

• Refuse to hire an individual on the basis of handicap or disability, if the individual or contractor is the best able and most competent” to perform the services required.
• Elicit any information, make or keep a record, or use an application form to inquire about a past handicap, disability, or use of a support animal.
• Print or publish a job advertisement indicating any preference, limitation, specification, or discrimination based on handicap, disability, or use of a support animal.
• Deny employment because of a prior handicap or disability.
• Discriminate against an individual who has opposed an unlawful discriminatory practice, made a charge, or testified or assisted in any investigation, proceeding, or hearing under the Act.

If you have a disability and you are qualified to complete the essential duties of a job, your employer is legally required to uphold certain standards to make sure  all employment practices are fair to you. This includes the job application and hiring process, firing procedures, job advancement, job training, compensation, and any other conditions and privileges of employment.