Disabled workers often face various hurdles when seeking accommodations. Navigating the process of proving one's disability can be complex and overwhelming. At the Law Office of Mitchell A. Kline, we [...]
Employees with disabilities should understand their rights. It is a matter of justice, equality, and human dignity. When faced with disability discrimination, the experience of a knowledgeable attorne[...]
As an employee, understanding your rights under federal and Illinois state laws is critical to ensuring you receive fair treatment in the workplace. One such indispensable right is the ability to acce[...]
Cognitive impairments are the most common disability in America, followed closely by mobility impairments. Altogether, about a quarter of American workers have some kind of disability. Roughly speakin[...]
The Americans with Disabilities Act is very broad. It protects workers who have a “physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.” This law also “protects individ[...]
A federal government agency, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, enforces federal employment discrimination law. A state agency, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, enforces 775 ILCS 5,[...]