DEAF EMPLOYEE GETS $30,000 IN DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION SETTLEMENT. IF YOU WERE DENIED A JOB BECAUSE YOU ARE DEAF, CONTACT SF BAY AREA DISCRIMINATION ATTORNEYS IMMEDIATELY.
If you are deaf, and if you are denied a job because of your deafness, you are protected under both federal and California law. The federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is in place to protect people in your situation. Under the ADA, an employer may not refuse to hire a qualified individual with a disability solely because of their disability. In fact, the ADA applies whenever an employer treats a qualified individual with a disability unfavorably because of his/her disability.
A “qualified individual” with a disability is defined as a person who meets the job requirements and who can show they have a disability because they meet one of three criteria. A person is considered “disabled” under the ADA if he/she (1) has a physical or mental condition that substantially limits a major life activity, (2) he/she has a history of a disability, or (3) he/she is believed to have a physical or mental impairment that is not transitory. A “major life activity” includes things such as walking, talking, seeing, hearing, or learning.
Just recently, a large skin care product company agreed to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by a deaf applicant. The Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission (EEOC) brought the lawsuit on the applicant’s behalf. The EEOC alleged that the company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by refusing to hire the applicant because she is deaf. If you were refused a job because you are deaf, or because of another disability, get help now! Call the attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our group of lawyers is experienced in this area of law, and they can guide you through the process of protecting your rights. You can reach us at can reach us at 1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9776 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more.
