Palo Alto Disability Lawyers

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Both California and Federal law give individuals with disabilities protection against discrimination in the workplace. The various laws ensure that disabled individuals in Palo Alto have an equal opportunity to get hired and obtain promotions in their choice of field. Disability laws also require employers to include reasonable accomodations in order that disabled people may properly perform their job.

California Employment for the Disabled

Both government and private employers are prohibited from discriminating against the disabled according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). An employer in California may not consider someone's disability when they make the decision to hire that person, their job assignments or whether they may advance in their position.

As long as the costs are reasonable, Palo Alto employers are required to provide workers who have disabilities with any special equipment they require for completing tasks. Furthermore, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers may not discriminate against people based upon their relation to disabled persons with special needs.

When do I need an Attorney in Palo Alto?

In Palo Alto there are many lawyers who specialize in the laws regulating employment and disabilities law. Consulting with a lawyer beforehand will help you be prepared in the event of unforseen difficulties.

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Life in Palo Alto

Palo Alto, California is a city in Santa Clara County. It has a population of approximately 64,400 people.

Palo Alto is best known for being the home of Stanford University, which is one of the top universities in the country. Stanford is particularly known for its law school, which consistently ranks as one of the top 3 law schools in the United States, along with Harvard and Yale. Stanford University has produced some of the most successful lawyers in Palo Alto, California.

Because of its location in Silicon Valley, and the presence of a world-class law school, some of the biggest and most well-known law firms in the world have opened offices in Palo Alto.

If you need legal representation, it's almost certain that there's a Palo Alto, California who has the expertise needed to help. Palo Alto, California attorneys are capable of handling a wide range of legal problems.

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