Disability & Discrimination Reviews — Nyman Turkish PC

My employer denied my accommodation request — is that automatically illegal?

Not automatically, but a denial without a genuine attempt to find a workable solution often is. Employers must engage in an interactive process with you to identify a reasonable accommodation. Failing to do so in good faith — or denying a workable request outright — can be unlawful under the ADA and state laws like California's FEHA.

Reasonable accommodations include things like a modified schedule, assistive technology, remote work, or reassignment. An employer can decline only for genuine undue hardship — not simple inconvenience. Nyman Turkish PC evaluates whether your employer's response actually met that standard.

Which law protects me — the ADA or my state's law?

Often both apply, and state law is frequently stronger. California's FEHA covers employers with five or more employees (versus 15 under the federal ADA) and uses a broader definition of disability. Michigan's PWDCRA and Florida's FCRA provide their own protections. Nyman Turkish PC determines which laws apply to your situation.

State and federal law can overlap, so a claim is sometimes brought under both — which affects deadlines and potential remedies. The firm sorts out which framework gives you the strongest case.

Can I afford to fight my employer over this?

Often yes without any upfront cost — the ADA and many state disability-rights statutes let a prevailing employee recover attorney fees from the employer, and Nyman Turkish PC handles these cases on a contingency or fee-shifting basis depending on the claim. Ask about the specific arrangement during your free case evaluation.