The EEOC or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is the federal agency that enforces the laws the government has in place to prevent workplace discrimination. There are several different reasons one might file an Employment Discrimination case. When you have become the victim of this type of discrimination, it is important you fully understand your rights and how to proceed in your case. Hiring a lawyer can benefit you in getting the answers you need and the representation to help you progress in your case.
Reasons for Filing for Employment Discrimination
- Age — Age protection only covers workers who are 40 or over.
- Disability — This can be filed if you were qualified for the job, yet were discriminated against because of your disability..
- Equal pay — Members of the opposite sex are required to be given the same pay when working the same job.
- Harassment — All unwelcome conduct geared towards harassing someone because of their race, color, religious beliefs, sex, nationality or disability falls under harassment.
- Race and color — No employee can discriminate against you because of your race or your color.
- Sex– Employers may not discriminate against you because of your sex.
There are other reasons you may file employment discrimination, but these are the most common. If you believe you have been discriminated against, you need to file a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Through the help of your attorney, you can begin the process of filing a claim and getting information on taking your case before the courts.
Hiring an attorney can make a big difference in your case, because you will have an aggressive council working towards helping you get the justice you deserve. Whether you suffered through being harassed, discrimination, retaliation or wrongful termination, you deserve to have your voice heard. No one should be able to silence your claim. Through the help of an attorney, you can rest assured your case is in good hands.
If you have been discriminated on the job, contact the law offices of Derald L. Gab. His office will be glad to assist you throughout the entire process of your case, helping you to get justice for the actions taken against you.
