FOOTBALL FANS AND CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES ALIKE DESERVE REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS IN THEIR WORKPLACE FOR DISABILITIES
In the California workplace, your employer is required by law to provide you with reasonable accommodations for your disability. Now, this accommodation also extends to the football stadium. Three hearing-impaired Redskins fans brought a lawsuit against the team because they had a difficult time following their favorite sporting event. As a result of their win, the fans will be able to enjoy the Redskins games even more because the Redskins must caption game announcements, public service spots and advertisements on midfield screens. Additionally, the court required that deaf fans also be treated to the lyrics, spelled out on the screens, of the songs played during the game.
Federal law states that if you are a handicapped and otherwise qualified applicant or employee, your employer must make reasonable accommodations for your known physical or mental limitations. In some cases, your employer can demonstrate that the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on his business, but these instances are limited. An experienced employment lawyer will be able to answer your questions regarding reasonable accommodations.
If you are a CA employee who believes that your employer is not providing you with reasonable accommodations for your disability, call the experienced legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP today. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and to hear how one of our experienced employment lawyers may be able to help you. You can also visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com to read more about how hearing impairment can be a disability at work.
