Missouri Discrimination by Association Lawyers
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits qualified applicants and employees from discrimination on the basis of disability. The Missouri Human Rights Act, a state law, also provides this protection but applies to a much broader range of people, including those who have been discriminated against or sexually harassed.
If you believe that you were terminated, demoted or otherwise harmed by your employer as the result of discrimination, it is important to speak with an experienced employment law attorney to fully understand your rights. At the law firm of Holman Schiavone, LLC, our lawyers have extensive experience representing individuals in discrimination lawsuits and other employment law matters.
We always stand up for the individual. Contact us today if you have been discriminated against in Missouri. Call us by telephone at 888-493-5074 to discuss your options.
Kansas City Discrimination Attorneys
The purpose of the ADA provision that prevents this specific type of discrimination is to prevent employers from taking adverse actions based upon assumptions about these employees. For instance, an employer may refuse to hire an individual who has a child with a disability, since the employer may assume that the applicant will have to spend too much time away from work and will be unreliable.
The ADA does not require a family relationship for an applicant or employee to be protected by the provision. The employer only has to be motivated by the individual's relationship with a person who has a disability.
For instance, if an employee spends time volunteering at a shelter that provides assistance for people living with HIV/AIDS, and an employer terminates the employee because it is concerned that the employee will contract the disease and transmit it to other employers or clients, that is a violation of the law.
For more information about this provision of the ADA and how to exercise your legal rights, contact Holman Schiavone to schedule an initial consultation. Call toll free at 888-493-5074.
