Oregon and Federal laws both protect people with disabilities from discrimination in the workplace. Disability laws afford disabled individuals in Washington County an equal opportunity to be hired and advance in their chosen professions. Disability laws also require employers to include reasonable accomodations in order that disabled people may correctly perform their job.

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

As long as the costs are reasonable, Washington County employers are required to provide workers who have disabilities with any special equipment they need for completing tasks. Additionally, the ADA makes it illegal to discriminate against persons based on their relationship to persons who have a disability requiring special needs.

When do I need an Attorney in Washington County?

Many attorneys in Washington County have specialized in disabilities laws in the employment sector. Consult a lawyer who can help you make decisions on your next course of action should difficulties present themselves.