Disabilities Under Virginia Law

Virginia and Federal laws both protect people with disabilities from discrimination in the workplace. These laws provide people with disabilities in Portsmouth equal opportunities for getting hired and being advanced in ther respective professions. Employers are required by disbility laws to make reasonable accomodations for disabled persons to execute their tasks.

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Virginia Employment for the Disabled

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes discrimination against the disabled illegal, whether it be in a government agency or a private setting. In Virginia, any employer decisions to hire, assign a job position, or issue a promotion may not be based on a person's disability.

As long as the costs are reasonable, Portsmouth employers are required to provide workers who have disabilities with any special equipment they require for completing tasks. The act also prohibits discrimination against someone based on their relation to a person with a disability that poses special needs.

When do I need an Attorney in Portsmouth?

Virginia has many employment law attorneys in Portsmouth who specialize in assisting persons with claims related to disabilities It can be helpful to consult with a lawyer who may be able to help guide you should difficulties come up.

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Life in Portsmouth

Portsmouth, Virginia is an independent city (meaning it is not part of any county) in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia. Its population is about 95,000 people.

Portsmouth is home to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, a historic and still-active shipbuilding facility for the United States Navy. It was given the name "Norfolk" to avoid confusing it with the Naval shipyard that already existed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

This shipyard employs thousands of people, and is one of the major economic drivers of Portsmouth, Virginia. The shipyard, and the associated military installations nearby, employ several Portsmouth, Virginia attorneys, both as military officers and civilians. 

Because of its varied industries and large military presence, there are many lawyers in Portsmouth, Virginia practicing a wide variety of legal specialties. If you need legal advice, chances are good that you can find a Portsmouth, Virginia attorney who can help.

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