Disability Claims

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The state of New Jersey legislature and federal government have passed laws that require an employer to make reasonable accommodations with disabilities. These laws have a wide array of application and apply to many situations. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) prohibits discrimination in employment against persons who are disabled. Unlike various federal laws (such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, American with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act), the NJLAD applies to all employers regardless of the number of persons employed. N.J.S.A. Section 10:5-12.

New Jersey has a very broad interpretation of the term disability – essentially any condition, physical or non-physical, even a minor condition, could be considered a disability. The law requires an employer to reasonably accommodate an employee’s disability to the extent necessary to allow the disabled employee to perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the employer’s business. N.J.S.A. 10:5-4; NJAC 13:13-2.5

Further, as a penalty for violation of this law, the employer must pay the attorney fees and costs of the employee in addition to other damages. If you are a victim of discrimination in the workplace because you suffer from a disability, then you need a free legal consultation and should call us.

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The employment law attorneys of Sheffet & Dvorin, PC will answer your questions and help you navigate the employment related laws of the United States and New Jersey. The firm offers a free consultation regarding all employment law matters. Contact us to learn more.