Newton Employment Discrimination Lawyer
No one should be treated unfairly at work because of a disability. Yet, too many employees face barriers, harassment, or wrongful termination simply for requesting reasonable accommodation or taking medical leave. When your rights are violated, you don’t have to face it alone. Our Newton, MA disability discrimination lawyers stand up for employees across Massachusetts whose workplaces have failed to follow the law. We help clients fight against bias, recover lost wages, and restore their dignity after unfair treatment. Contact Fogelman Law LLC and find out if you have a case.
Disability Discrimination Lawyer Newton, MA
Under both Massachusetts and federal law, employees with disabilities are shielded from discrimination. That means your employer cannot deny you a job, demote you, or fire you because of your disability. They’re also required to provide reasonable accommodation adjustments that allow you to perform your job effectively, such as flexible hours, modified duties, or adaptive equipment.
Unfortunately, many workers are still penalized for asserting these rights. Some are passed over for promotions or disciplined after disclosing a medical condition. Others are denied simple accommodations that would have allowed them to stay employed. That’s where our disability rights attorneys step in.
Our Newton disability discrimination lawyers take these cases seriously. We represent employees who have faced:
- Termination or demotion after requesting accommodations
- Retaliation for using medical leave or disability benefits
- Hostile work environments tied to a disability
- Employer refusal to engage in the required “interactive process”
When you reach out to our disability discrimination attorneys, we’ll review your situation, gather documentation, and determine whether your employer’s actions violated state or federal disability laws. Our employment discrimination lawyers then negotiate aggressively, or go to court if needed, to recover compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, and other damages caused by discrimination.
Why Experience Matters In Disability Discrimination Cases
Disability discrimination cases require more than basic employment-law knowledge. They demand a clear understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act, and how to prove that an employer’s stated “reason” for their actions was really discrimination.
We have decades of combined experience helping employees stand up to powerful companies and institutions. We take pride in being approachable, honest, and deeply invested in our clients’ well-being. From your first consultation, you’ll know you have an advocate who listens, and fights with compassion and skill. Our legal team has:
- Decades of combined experience in employment and discrimination law across Massachusetts
- Proven record of success representing employees in ADA and state disability claims
- Trusted for clear communication, transparency, and personal attention to every case
- Dedicated to restoring fairness and accountability in workplaces statewide
“Before reaching out to them, we were skeptical if we would be able to achieve the goal. Thankfully, Fogelman Law completely changed the experience for us. They were highly approachable and on top of the matter to get it resolved, keeping us informed throughout the process and also got the result we wanted. Matt and Jillian handled my case with extreme care. We felt truly supported and completely informed. We can’t thank them (especially Jill) enough for their hard work, which ultimately led to a favorable outcome. I highly recommend Fogelman Law to anyone in need of legal representation. They’ll never let you down!!” – Abhinaya R.
If you believe your employer treated you unfairly because of a disability, you have legal rights, and powerful protections under Massachusetts and federal law. The attorneys at Fogelman Law LLC will help you understand your options and fight to hold your employer accountable. You’ve worked hard to build your career. Don’t let discrimination take that away. Contact us and find out if you have a case.
Generally speaking, employers are free to compensate, hire, promote, and fire “at-will” employees in whatever manner they believe is best for their business. However, employers may not base such decisions on age, gender, medical condition/disability (which includes pregnancy), race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, or sexual orientation.
When employers base their decisions upon one of these criteria (or use a criteria as a factor in the decision) and those in a “protected” class are harmed from such decisions, such actions will likely be deemed illegal under federal and/or state laws, and the employees harmed will have a legal cause of action against their employer.
We represent employees and workers in Newton, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Don’t Quit
If you believe that you are being subjected to workplace discrimination, do not quit or resign. If you do so, you may be giving up important leverage. Call us before leaving your job. We can walk you through the various options and we can help.
