Disabilities Under California Law

Both California and Federal law give individuals with disabilities protection against discrimination in the workplace. The various laws ensure that disabled individuals in San Jose 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.

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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). Employers in the state of are prohibited from considering an individual's disability when deciding to hire them, assign them a job position, or provide them with an advancement opportunity.

Employers in San Jose must also provide any special equipment that the disabled person may require for performing duites, so long costs are reasonable. This is in addition to providing fair treatment. Furthermore, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers may not discriminate against people based upon their relation to disabled persons with special needs.

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California has many employment law attorneys in San Jose who specialize in assisting persons with claims related to disabilities Consult a lawyer who can help you make decisions on your next course of action should difficulties present themselves.

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Life in San Jose

San Jose, California is a large city filled with families, universities, young professionals trying to make it in the Silicon Valley, and a diverse population! Some of San Jose's most visited attractions are the Children's Discovery Museum, Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, the HP Pavilion Center, the Tech Museum, San Jose Museum of Art, History Park, Winchester Mystery House, J. Lohr Winery, and Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park.

San Jose is also filled with great dining areas such as Santana Row, and great shopping with many malls such as Westfield's Valley Fair and Oakridge Shopping Centers. San Jose is also home to the Silicon Valley, an area that gave birth to companies such as Apple and Google, and a great place for small start-ups. Therefore, there is something for every type of professional in Silicon Valley.

To serve the Silicon Valley's legal needs, many law firms have office locations located in, or near, San Jose. These firms house some of the sharpest legal minds in the country. All in all, no legal need goes unattended in San Jose, California.

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