Fairfield Disability Lawyers

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Both Connecticut and Federal law give individuals with disabilities protection from discrimination in the workplace. The various laws ensure that disabled persons in Fairfield have an equal opportunity to get hired and obtain promotions in their choice of field. Disability laws make it mandatory for employers to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities so that they can execute their jobs.

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

If the costs are reasonable, workers with disabilities are entitled to any special equipment required for work from their employers. This is on top of the requirement to provide equal treatment. Employers are also prohibited under the act from discrimination based on a person's relation to persons with a disability or special needs.

When do I need an Attorney in Fairfield?

Many attorneys in Fairfield have specialized in disabilities laws in the employment sector. Lawyers are available for consultation to help you decide your next step should any difficulties emerge.

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Life in Fairfield

Fairfield, Connecticut is a city located in Fairfield County. It has a population of approximately 57,000 people. Fairfield has been ranked by Money Magazine as one of the top 10 places to live in the U.S. It was ranked by the same publication as the best place to live in the Northeast, owing to its high median household income, relatively low home prices, extremely low crime rates, and quality of schools, among many other factors. Fairfield was originally established in the 1630s by a breakaway Puritan sect from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. During the American Revolutionary War, Fairfield was the site of significant fighting, and was particularly hard-hit by the ruthless, scorched-earth tactics of some British commanders, with many residents having their homes and businesses burned. Modernly, Fairfield, Connecticut is home to a large number (for a city its size) of major multinational corporations, including General Electric. It shouldn't be a surprise, then, that Fairfield, Connecticut is home to quite a few competent attorneys, who have to be ready to serve an extremely diverse and sophisticated client base. It's very likely that, whatever Fairfield, Connecticut lawyer you choose, they'll be able to help you with your legal problem.

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