Fort Worth Disability Discrimination Lawyer
Standing up for Texans who need fair treatment and reasonable accommodation
Living with a disability should not cost you your job or your dignity. If your employer refuses accommodations, punishes you for medical restrictions, or pushes you out after an injury or diagnosis, that is not just unfair. It may be illegal. We are here to listen, explain your options in plain language, and fight to protect your rights and your career.
Your rights under Texas and federal law
Employees are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Texas Labor Code Chapter 21. These laws require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Employers must also engage in a good faith interactive process to identify workable accommodations and are prohibited from discrimination and retaliation.
What disability discrimination looks like
Refusing reasonable accommodation
Denying modified schedules, remote work where feasible, job restructuring, assistive technology, equipment, ergonomic changes, or reassignment to a vacant role you are qualified to perform.
Punishing you for medical limitations
Cutting hours, demoting, or terminating because you need restrictions or intermittent leave.
Hostile work environment
Mocking medical conditions, ignoring restrictions, or pressuring you to perform unsafe tasks.
Improper medical questions and exams
Probing into diagnoses without a job-related need or sharing medical information beyond HR and safety personnel.
Leave issues
Refusing or interfering with FMLA leave when you qualify, or punishing you for using protected leave.
Retaliation
Discipline or termination because you requested accommodation, reported discrimination, or supported an investigation.
Reasonable accommodations that often help
- Modified schedules, telework, or protected breaks
- Temporary light duty or job restructuring of marginal tasks
- Assistive technology, readers, captioning, or software
- Ergonomic equipment and workstation adjustments
- Reserved parking or accessible routes
- Reassignment to a vacant position when needed and qualified
You do not need to use special legal words to request help. A simple written request describing what you need and why is enough to start the process.
EEOC, TWC, and deadlines
Most disability discrimination and retaliation claims must begin with a charge to the EEOC or the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division. Deadlines can be short — as little as 180 days, and often up to 300 days in Texas. Other claims, like workers’ compensation retaliation or contract claims, may follow different timelines. Contact us quickly so we can protect your rights.
How we build your case
We move fast to secure evidence employers control.
- Documents and data: emails, texts, chat logs, policies, job descriptions, reviews, schedules, time and pay records
- Accommodation file: doctor notes, restrictions, written requests, HR responses, and interactive process communications
- Comparators: proof that similarly situated coworkers were treated better
- Witnesses: coworkers, supervisors, and HR personnel
- Digital forensics: metadata and audit trails when needed
- Agency process: charge drafting, employer responses, mediation, and right-to-sue coordination
What your recovery can include
- Back pay and lost benefits
- Reinstatement or front pay when reinstatement is not feasible
- Compensatory damages for emotional distress
- Punitive or liquidated damages where the law allows
- Attorneys’ fees and court costs
- For related wage issues, unpaid wages and overtime with possible double damages
What to do now
- 1. Write a timeline of key events with dates, names, and what was said
- 2. Request accommodation in writing and keep copies of doctor notes and HR responses
- 3. Save evidence: emails, texts, reviews, policies, schedules, pay records
- 4. Report concerns in writing through company channels and keep copies
- 5. Do not sign severance or releases until we review them
- 6. Call us promptly so short filing deadlines do not pass
Why choose us
Focused advocacy
We represent people, not corporations. Your goals guide our strategy from day one.
Resources to go the distanc
We retain the experts and secure the records your case needs. Employers and insurers know we are ready for court.
Always trial ready
We prepare every case as if a jury will hear it. That preparation creates leverage at the table and strength in the courtroom.
Personal attention
You work directly with our attorneys. You will always know what is happening and why.
Results that matter
We pursue outcomes that restore financial stability, protect your reputation, and help you move forward.
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Talk with a Fort Worth Disability Discrimination Lawyer Today
You do not have to face this alone. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can protect your rights and build the strongest case possible.
Call (817) 335-9700 or email us to schedule your free consultation. We’ll review your case, explain your rights, and outline the path to maximum compensation.
Serving Fort Worth, Arlington, North Richland Hills, Haltom City, and all of Tarrant County
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