Melbourne Disability Lawyers

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Both Florida and Federal law give individuals with disabilities protection from discrimination in the workplace. The various laws ensure that disabled persons in Melbourne have an equal opportunity to get hired and obtain promotions in their choice of field. Employers must provide disabled persons with reasonable accomodations under these disbility laws so that they are able to execute their jobs.

Florida Employment for the Disabled

Both government and private employers are prohibited from discriminating against the disabled according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In Florida, employers are not allowed to consider a citizen's disability when making decisions regarding hiring, job positions, or advancement opportunities.

As long as the costs are reasonable, Melbourne employers are required to provide workers who have disabilities with any special equipment they need 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 Melbourne?

Many attorneys in Melbourne have specialized in disabilities laws in the employment sector. Consulting with a lawyer beforehand will help you be prepared in the event of unforseen difficulties.

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Life in Melbourne

When people think of Melbourne, they think Australia. However, the state of Florida also has a city named Melbourne. Melbourne was named in honor of its first postmaster, Cornthwaite John Hector. Hector had spent a majority of his life in Melbourne, Australia. Hence, the name Melbourne arose!

Popular employers in the city include DRS Technologies, General Electric, Harris Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Rockwell Collins and Embraer. Many of these companies are in the defense field. Therefore, much of Melbourne's workforce labors towards providing our country with top-notch defense.

Some popular attractions in Melbourne include the Foosaner Art Museum, the Historic Rossetter House Museum, Brevard Zoo, Wickham Park, and the Liberty Bell Memorial Museum.

Melbourne is filled with many small law offices, where attorneys work hard to provide excellent legal services and personalized attention!

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