Austin Disability Retaliation Attorney

Disabled People Have Protected Rights

The federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by then-President Bush in 1990. This important piece of legislation makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against job applicants and employed workers on the basis of their disabilities.

Since it was passed, disabled workers and their allies have brought many violations of this act to light. In the best case scenarios, the problem was addressed and employees returned to work.

Retaliation

Retaliation occurs when an employer lashes out against an employee who has filed a complaint under the Americans with Disabilities Act. At the offices of Austin employment lawyers Melton & Kumler, we have seen retaliation take many forms, including:

• Threatening statements or behaviors
• Unfair negative reviews or penalties
• Wrongful termination or denial of promotions
• Any behavior that would deter a reasonable person from demanding rights

Filing complaints and picketing unfair employers are legally protected activities. It is unlawful for an employer to punish any workers for these behaviors.

What Qualifies as Retaliation?

Mere rudeness is not considered legal retaliation. Retaliation is a concentrated effort to punish an employee who has complained about disability discrimination; it is frequently intended to pressure the employee into withdrawing the complaint.

There are certain actions workers can take that are not legally protected. For example, any protest (besides a strike) that interferes with work can be legally punished by an employer.

Contact Us

If you are facing retaliation because you have fought for your legal rights, contact Austin disability retaliation lawyers Melton & Kumler at 513-330-0017.