Houston Disability Discrimination Lawyer
Have you been treated unfairly at work because of a disability? Our Houston disability discrimination attorneys hold employers accountable under federal and Texas law, ensuring your rights are fully protected.
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When Disability Discrimination Threatens Your Career
At Egbuonu Law, we know disability discrimination can harm your career and well-being. From denied accommodations to biased hiring or wrongful termination, we fight to protect your rights and secure the remedies you deserve.
Investigating Disability Discrimination:
We document cases where employees are treated unfairly due to a disability, including failure to provide reasonable accommodations, demotion, or termination. Cases are pursued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Texas Labor Code §21.051 et seq.
Identifying Patterns and Employer Negligence:
We examine repeated practices, policy gaps, or systemic negligence that may exacerbate disability discrimination, ensuring the full scope of employer violations is addressed.
Navigating Federal and State Protections:
We guide clients through ADA protections, EEOC procedures, and relevant Texas Labor Code provisions, making complex legal processes clear and actionable.
Fighting for Remedies and Accountability:
We pursue financial compensation, corrective action, workplace accommodations, and policy changes to uphold your rights and ensure employers are held responsible for discriminatory actions.
What Our Clients Say
Clients value our firm’s clear communication, compassion, and commitment to fair results in employment, personal injury, and criminal defense cases.
Justice doesn’t wait — and neither do we.
Every case at Egbuonu Law starts with one mindset — we’re ready for trial. That preparation gives us leverage long before we ever step into a courtroom.
Clients trust us because we keep them informed, not guessing. They know their lawyer is in the fight with them, not behind a desk.
And when it’s time to act, we go on offense — pushing harder, arguing sharper, and refusing to back down. That’s how we’ve secured dismissals, acquittals, and life-changing settlements across Houston.
Types of Disability Discrimination Cases We Handle
Disability discrimination can occur in many ways at work. Our disability discrimination lawyers help Houston employees protect their rights under the ADA and Texas Labor Code, ensuring fair treatment and access to accommodations.
Denial of Reasonable Accommodations
Employers are legally required to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, unless doing so causes undue hardship. Examples include modified work schedules, accessible workspaces, assistive technology, or flexible duties. We help clients enforce these rights and challenge unlawful denials.
Unfair Hiring or Promotion Practices
Disability cannot legally be a factor in hiring, promotion, or training opportunities. If you were passed over, demoted, or excluded because of a disability, we investigate and pursue claims to ensure your career advancement isn’t limited by discrimination.
Termination or Demotion Based on Disability
Wrongful termination, demotion, or reassignment due to a disability violates federal and state law. Egbuonu Law represents employees facing job loss or reduced responsibilities because of their medical condition, helping secure remedies and compensation.
Harassment or Hostile Work Environment
Employees with disabilities are protected from harassment or intimidation related to their condition. We handle cases involving verbal abuse, ridicule, or exclusion at work that create a hostile environment, holding employers accountable for fostering or ignoring discriminatory behavior.
Retaliation for Reporting Disability Discrimination
It is illegal for employers to retaliate against employees who request accommodations, report discrimination, or participate in investigations. We help employees who face demotion, pay cuts, or termination after asserting their rights under the ADA and Texas Labor Code §21.055.
What Is Disability Discrimination in the Workplace?
Disability discrimination occurs when employees face unfair treatment due to physical or mental impairments, medical conditions, or perceived disabilities. In Houston, it’s prohibited under Texas Labor Code §21.051–§21.055, aligning with federal protections under the ADA. Discrimination can affect hiring, promotions, pay, assignments, benefits, accommodations, or termination. Employers must provide reasonable accommodations, ensure a safe workplace, investigate complaints, and prevent retaliation. Egbuonu Law helps Houston employees document incidents, pursue claims, and hold employers accountable to secure justice and remedies under state law.
How Do I Address or Report Disability Discrimination?
Employees in Houston have legal options and protections for addressing disability discrimination:
Do You Have a Case?
Document discriminatory actions
- Record incidents with dates, times, locations, and witnesses. Detailed documentation strengthens your case.
Request reasonable accommodations
- Notify your employer of your disability and accommodation needs. Employers must engage in an interactive process under ADA Title I and Texas Labor Code §21.051.
Report to HR or management
- Follow company policies to formally notify your employer. They are required to investigate complaints and provide corrective action.
Consult a disability discrimination lawyer
- Legal counsel can assess your situation, determine violations under Texas Labor Code §21.051 and §21.055 (retaliation protections), and guide you on potential remedies.
Submit a formal complaint if necessary
- File with the EEOC or Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division if internal resolution fails.
Protect against retaliation
- Any demotion, termination, or adverse treatment for requesting accommodations or reporting discrimination is illegal under Texas Labor Code §21.055. A disability discrimination attorney can help enforce your rights and seek remedies.
In Which Situations Can You Take Legal Action for Disability Discrimination?
You may have grounds for a disability discrimination claim in Houston under these circumstances:
Hiring or promotion discrimination
- Being denied a job, promotion, or opportunity because of a disability or perceived disability.
Pay or benefits discrimination
- Unequal pay, bonuses, or benefits due to a physical or mental impairment.
Termination or demotion
- Being fired, laid off, or demoted due to a disability or for requesting reasonable accommodations.
Failure to provide reasonable accommodations
- Employers refusing to provide necessary adjustments, such as modified schedules, accessible workspaces, or assistive technology, in violation of the ADA and Texas Labor Code §21.051.
Hostile work environment
- Persistent discriminatory conduct, mockery, or exclusion based on disability that interferes with your ability to perform your job.
Ready to Take Action Against Disability Discrimination?
No employee should be treated unfairly because of a disability or face retaliation for asserting their rights. If you’ve experienced disability discrimination, retaliation, or denial of accommodations, our Houston disability discrimination lawyers are ready to fight for your rights and hold employers accountable. Contact us today for a free consultation and take the first step toward justice and an equitable workplace.