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New York Workplace Disability Discrimination
A disability-related workplace concern may involve hiring, job duties, leave, an accommodation request, discipline, or termination. The outcome depends on the individual facts and governing law. A disability discrimination lawyer can review what was requested, how the employer responded, and what happened next.
If you’re concerned about a workplace decision or document, preserve the relevant records and seek advice promptly. Procedures and deadlines can vary.
What is a workplace accommodation?
An accommodation is a change that may help a person apply for a job or perform work. Examples can include schedule changes, modified equipment, adjusted procedures, or another effective option. What’s reasonable depends on the role, the request, and the workplace.
How should you request an accommodation?
Explain that a medical condition is creating a work-related limitation and describe the help you’re seeking. You don’t necessarily need special wording. Keep copies of the request, medical documentation you provide, and the employer’s response.
What if the employer offers a different option?
The employer may propose an alternative. The practical question is whether the option addresses the work-related need. A disability discrimination attorney can review the communications and help identify unresolved issues.
How Fitapelli & Schaffer LLP can help
An ADA accommodations lawyer at Fitapelli & Schaffer LLP can review the request, response, and employment timeline and discuss possible next steps. Contact the firm for a free, confidential consultation.
This page provides general information, not legal advice. Reading it or contacting the firm doesn’t create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results don’t guarantee a similar outcome.