Hammond Disability Lawyers

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According to Indiana and Federal laws, persons with disabilities are protected from being discriminated against in the workplace. Disability laws afford disabled individuals in Hammond an equal opportunity to be hired and advance in their chosen professions. Employers are required by disbility laws to make reasonable accomodations for disabled persons to perform their tasks.

Indiana 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 Indiana, any employer decisions to hire, assign a job position, or issue a promotion can not be based on a person's disability.

In addition to equal treatment, Hammond employers must also provide any special equipment the disabled may need to perform their duties, as long as the cost of the equipment is reasonable. 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 Hammond?

In Hammond there are countless lawyers who specialize in the laws regulating employment and disabilities law. 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 Hammond

Hammond is located in Indiana's Lake County. It is near Chicago and is home to around 80,830 people.

Hammond's top employers include Cabelas, British Petroleum, Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad, Tortilla Nuevo Leon, Jupiter Aluminum, Unilever, Lear Corporation, Horseshoe Casino, Dietrich Industries, and Cargill. To support all these businesses, Hammond is home to many competent attorneys who practice in corporate law. Additionally, Hammond residents and businesses have the legal force in nearby Chicago to also tend to their needs. Chicago is home to many large law firms, ivy-league educated attorneys, and mid to small size firms that focus on providing personalized legal services.

Some famous people who have called Hammond home include Jimmy Valiant, Jordan Schafer, Scott Sheldon, Fritz Polland, Jeremy Jordan, George Groves, Danella Folta, Hal Faverty, Darrel Chaney, and Robert K. Abbett.

All in all, Hammond offers residents a wonderful quality of life!

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