Austin Disability Discrimination Lawyer

The most widely known form of discrimination against people with disabilities is the act of turning people down for jobs that they are qualified for, simply because a business does not want to accommodate their disability. This is a serious problem, but unfortunately it is not the only obstacle that people with disabilities may have to face in their lives. Another form of illegal discrimination is the creation of a hostile work environment.

If you are experiencing one or more of the following in your workplace, you may be a victim of a hostile work environment targeting people with disabilities:

• Consistent use of disparaging or insulting language about disabilities
• Consistently overlooking disabled people for promotions or other benefits
• Pictures or gestures intended to offend disabled people
• Generally treating disabled people with contempt

Proving a Hostile Work Environment

A person who has suffered from a hostile work environment because of their disability can file a claim against their employer. This can be difficult to achieve, however, as there are certain things the plaintiff must be able to prove in court:

• The plaintiff is a qualified employee with a disability
• They suffered harassment because of their disability
• The harassment was pervasive and consistent
• The management of their workplace was aware of the harassment and did not address it
• The harassment was severe enough to interfere with the plaintiff’s work or career

Fighting Back

At the offices of Melton & Kumler, we are committed to helping every citizen find a respectful work environment, regardless of any disabilities they may have. If you have been targeted by a hostile work environment because of your disability, contact Austin disability discrimination attorneys Melton & Kumler at 512-330-0017 today.