Sugar Land Disability Lawyers

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Texas and Federal laws both protect people with disabilities from discrimination in the workplace. These laws provide people with disabilities in Sugar Land equal opportunities for getting hired and being advanced in ther respective professions. It also requires that employers provide reasonable accommodations to enable all persons to perform their job correctly.

Texas Employment for the Disabled

Discrimination against disabled individuals is illegal under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), whether the employer is the government or a private agency. In Texas, any employer decisions to hire, assign a job position, or issue a promotion can not be based on a person's disability.

Employers in Sugar Land must also provide any special equipment that the disabled person may need for performing duites, so long costs are reasonable. This is in addition to providing equal treatment. 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 Sugar Land?

Many attorneys in Sugar Land 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.

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Life in Sugar Land

Sugar Land is an affluent suburb located in Fort Bend County, Texas. The U.S. Census Bureau, in 2011, has estimated the population to be 84,511 people. When the area is described as affluent, this is no joke. The median family income is ,261!

The history of Sugar Land is rooted in the sugar plantation industry--hence the name. It is the headquarters of Imperial Sugar.

CNN Money ranked the area third on its list of "100 Best Cities to Live in the United States." Also, it was voted as the "Fittest City in Texas" in 2007. Not only do residents work hard for their money, but also to stay in shape.

Some great attractions to check out is Sugar Land Town Square, First Colony Mall, and the Sugar Land Ice and Sports Center.

Major employers include Western Airways and Nalco Energy Services, Imperial Sugar, Schlumberger, Minute Maid, and BMC Software. Sugar Land is also home to well-experienced attorneys, law offices, and well-established small to mid size firms. Therefore, residents and local businesses do not have to travel far to receive legal guidance in any and every area of law.

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