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What Is Employment Discrimination?
Workplace discrimination usually occurs any time an employer treats a worker unfairly due to a protected characteristic. Law often protects workers from discrimination based on race, skin color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age (40 and older), disability, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, religion, marital status, and military or Veteran status. When employers allow any of these protected traits to affect their hiring decisions, wages, job assignments, promotions, layoffs, disciplinary actions, harassment, or termination—they may have broken the law and committed employment discrimination.
Even subtle bias may violate state or federal employment law. Unequal workloads, offensive comments, or exclusion from training or advancement opportunities may be signs of unlawful workplace discrimination. A qualified employment discrimination lawyer can challenge this treatment and protect workers’ rights.
Common Forms of Workplace Discrimination
LJF’s workplace discrimination lawyers see and fight all forms of employment injustice, which can take many forms.
Common Employment Discrimination:
- Race and National Origin Discrimination
- Gender Discrimination
- Pregnancy Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Sexual Orientation Discrimination
- Gender Identity and Expression Discrimination
- Age (40+) Discrimination
- Disability Discrimination
- Religious Discrimination
The employment discrimination attorneys at Lawyers for Justice, P.C., are experienced in identifying and pursuing claims involving these and other forms of unlawful workplace treatment.
Understanding Your Rights Against Employment Discrimination
Workers are protected by a combination of federal and state laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on certain protected characteristics. These laws ensure that individuals are treated fairly in the workplace and are not subjected to bias in hiring, pay, promotions, job assignments, accommodations, or termination decisions.
At Lawyers for Justice, P.C., our employment discrimination attorneys are dedicated to holding employers accountable when they violate these rights. We leverage all available legal tools at both the state and federal level to advocate for workers and pursue justice in every case.
Steps to Take if You’re Facing Discrimination at Work
Workers experiencing employment discrimination should document each incident, including dates, locations, names of those involved, and any written communications. Saving emails, text messages, performance reviews, and witness statements can strengthen a claim.
Filing a complaint with human resources before taking legal action can strengthen a legal claim by demonstrating that the employer was made aware of the problem but failed to act when given the chance.
If the discrimination continues or results in workplace retaliation, demotion, or wrongful termination, a Lawyers for Justice, P.C. employment discrimination lawyer can evaluate the evidence, explain the available legal options, and take swift action to protect the worker’s rights.
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Workplace Discrimination Lawyer
Workers facing discrimination in the workplace do not have to fight for their rights alone. The employment discrimination attorneys at Lawyers for Justice, P.C., fight to hold employers accountable and help workers reclaim what is rightfully theirs. The firm takes on—and wins—even the most complex cases against wealthy companies. With unmatched skill, the experienced lawyers relentlessly pursue full and fair justice for every client.
To speak with a representative to learn more about how Lawyers for Justice, P.C. can help, call (818) JUSTICE or complete the contact form to schedule a free consultation with a qualified employment discrimination lawyer.
