DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION
Disability Discrimination in the Workplace: West Virginia and Ohio
If you have a disability, your employer is required by law to evaluate you based on what you can do — not to make assumptions about what you cannot. Federal and state laws prohibit employers from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities and require employers to provide reasonable accommodations that allow disabled employees to perform their jobs. When employers violate these obligations — by refusing accommodations, firing employees because of a disability, or creating a hostile work environment — they must be held accountable. At Klie Law Offices, our employment law attorneys represent workers with disabilities throughout West Virginia and Ohio and fight to protect their right to equal treatment in the workplace.
We handle disability discrimination cases from our offices in Buckhannon, Clarksburg, Morgantown, Parkersburg, and Canton, Ohio.
Laws Protecting Workers with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act
The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 significantly broadened the definition of disability, making it easier for employees to establish that they are covered by the law. Under the current standard, a disability is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Major life activities include walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, concentrating, thinking, communicating, sleeping, eating, lifting, bending, reading, and working, among others. The amended definition is intended to be interpreted broadly, and courts have recognized a wide range of conditions as disabilities including diabetes, epilepsy, cancer, PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders, multiple sclerosis, heart conditions, back injuries, and many other
West Virginia Human Rights Act
Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4112
Reasonable Accommodations
Examples of Reasonable Accommodations
The Interactive Process
Undue Hardship
Common Forms of Disability Discrimination
Failure to Accommodate
Adverse Employment Actions
Medical Inquiries and Examinations
Harassment Based on Disability
Regarded-As and Association Discrimination
Client Reviews
Disability Discrimination and Other Claims
Damages in Disability Discrimination Cases
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Civil Litigation Paralegals
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Why Choose Klie Law Offices
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Office Locations
Buckhannon
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Clarksburg
Clarksburg, WV 26301
Morgantown
102, Morgantown, WV 26508
Canton, OH
Suite 606
Canton OH, 44718
The first thing you’ll notice when you come to our Law Offices is that we’ll listen to your story. We want to know what you’re going through and what you need. Then, we’ll explain how West Virginia law applies to your specific situation and what your legal options are. There are no cookie-cutter answers here. We create a legal strategy tailored to each client’s individual needs.
Depending on your situation, we will find the right path forward. We are adept at resolving your legal matters through negotiation and mediation whenever possible. But we also won’t hesitate to take your case to trial if that’s what it takes to get the best possible outcome for you.
If you’re facing a legal challenge and need someone in your corner, don’t wait to get the help you deserve. Contact Klie Law Offices today to schedule a confidential consultation and take the first step toward a solution that works for you.





























