An employer will never admit that they illegally discriminated against you because it opens them up to liability. It is up to you to come up with the evidence necessary to show that they acted illegally. In some cases, you may be able to back up your allegations with circumstantial evidence that shows discriminatory intent. To the extent that…
An employer does not necessarily need to fire an employee in order to be liable in a lawsuit. In some cases, the employee may feel the need to resign because of a hostile work environment created by the employer. Here, the resignation is not entirely voluntary. In many senses, the employee was pushed to leave their job by the…
What you do after you have been the victim of employment discrimination will go a long way towards determining whether you can win a lawsuit. Here are some things that you should do after you believe that your employer has broken the law to put you in a strong legal position. Contact an Attorney Before you do anything else,…
Employers will never come out and tell you that they discriminated against you based on your age because they know that it will subject them to legal liability. Therefore, you need to look beyond the surface of what happened to prove discrimination. Here are some examples of age discrimination in the workplace. Verbal Language The put down of “OK,…
Federal and state laws prohibit any kind of disparate treatment based on race in the workplace. This type of discrimination touches every aspect of the employment experience from hiring, workplace treatment, and termination. If you have been subjected to racial discrimination in the workplace, you may be able to receive financial compensation in a lawsuit. An employer may not…
When employers wrongfully terminate you, they can be held liable to you for damages in a lawsuit. Here are some of the reasons why employers can be held responsible for wrongful termination. Violation of an Employment Contract Many employers will ask new employees to sign contracts. While the contract imposes some obligations on the employee, the employer also has…
Harassment is a broad term that can encompass different behaviors. The common theme is that each of these actions is illegal, and businesses can be held liable in lawsuits brought by employees. There are two primary types of workplace harassment: Quid pro quo – when someone from an employer with authority suggests that an employee will be given something…
Federal law requires that employers make reasonable accommodations for workers with disabilities. These must be made in both the hiring process and throughout the worker’s employment. There are three categories of reasonable accommodation: Modifications to the job application process that would allow people with disabilities to apply Modifications to the employment conditions to allow a person with disabilities to…
Employers need to be careful when it comes to acts that could be construed as discrimination. They could face embarrassing and costly lawsuits that may put a damper on their reputation. Here are some commonly asked questions about employment discrimination. Does Discrimination Require Intent? Not necessarily. An employee can file a lawsuit for actions that have a disparate impact…
Experiencing discrimination in an employment scenario is something that can entitle you to damages, as such discrimination is often illegal. Knowing how to apply the law to the unique facts and circumstances of your situation to make the most of your case is where the value of an attorney comes into play. One of the Atlanta employment discrimination lawyers…
