As an individual with a disability, it is crucial to know your legal rights as you navigate San Diego workplaces. This includes your right to request reasonable accommodations for your disability without fear of an employer refusing to hire you or retaliating against you.
If you have faced retaliation – such as job refusal, demotion, exclusion, or wrongful termination – for requesting disability accommodations, contact Fairchild Employment Law for a free consultation about your case and legal rights. We’re here to help.
Why Choose Fairchild Employment Law in San Diego?
- We care about you. You will receive individualized care from an attorney, not a paralegal.
- Our founder, Jillian Fairchild, has a unique history as a former defense attorney for employers.
- We know how the other side thinks and strategizes – giving you an edge during a retaliation case.
- We recently achieved $650K and $250K for two separate San Diego disability discrimination cases.
- We operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning you won’t pay your San Diego retaliation lawyer anything unless you win your case.
How an Attorney Can Help
An attorney can explain your rights and list potential legal remedies if your employer has retaliated against you for requesting reasonable disability accommodations. An employment lawyer can help you determine whether you are eligible for financial compensation for losses you suffered because of your employer’s wrongdoing, such as backpay, interest, or job reinstatement.
An employment attorney can use winning legal strategies to achieve the best possible case result based on your goals. You won’t have to worry about going up against your employer or communicating with insurance claims adjusters; your attorney will handle these tasks for you. A lawyer will make sure your best interests are protected as you assert your rights under state and federal disability laws.
Protection From Retaliation: Know Your Rights in California
Multiple state and federal laws protect you as a worker with a physical and/or mental disability in San Diego. This includes the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), California Labor Code, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
By law, you are protected from all forms of disability discrimination in the workplace. This includes adverse employment action taken against you because you requested accommodations (modifications to the way things are usually done) to enable you to apply for a job, perform your job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment. These rights also intersect with California medical leave laws, which protect employees taking time off for serious health conditions.
State and federal laws require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees with disabilities, as long as doing so does not cause “undue hardship” for the employer. If an employer refuses to make these accommodations or retaliates against you for requesting them, this is an unlawful type of disability discrimination.
We Can Help You Seek Justice in San Diego
You have powerful legal rights and protections as a worker living with a disability in San Diego. The lawyers at Fairchild Employment Law can help you protect them in the face of disability discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, or hostile work environment.
We can explain what steps to take next, such as filing a complaint with management, notifying the California Civil Rights Department, or seeking financial damages from the employer through a claim or civil lawsuit. These protections also extend to workers requesting pregnancy leave, ensuring employees can take time off for pregnancy or childbirth without fear of retaliation. As your attorneys, we will support you every step of the way to help you recover financially and emotionally. Our San Diego employment lawyers are passionate about helping workers exercise their legal rights without fear of retaliation. We believe in a future where workers with disabilities are valued and can thrive in inclusive work environments. Let us start with your retaliation case. Contact us online or call (619) 306-1454 today for your free, no-pressure case consultation.