Discrimination

If you believe you have been the victim of illegal discrimination, consult a discrimination attorney about your legal options.  While certain situations that are annoying or disrespectful may not be illegal, negative employment decisions based on a status proted by law, your civil rights may have been violated. Whether you feel you have been discriminated against with regard to housing, the workplace or any public place due to your age, gender, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability or sexual orientation, a discrimination lawyer can help you determine if the discrimination you are suffering is illegal and help you assert your legal rights under the law.

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  • What can I do if I am being discriminated against based on my sexual orientation?
    Despite fairly broad federal civil rights laws that have been in place for years, there is no federal law that covers discrimination against people based on their sexual orientation. While some state and local laws do cover discrimination based on sexual orientation, these laws certainly do not exist nationwide. Therefore, if you are being discriminated against on the basis of your … more
  • The "For Good Cause" Defense to Employment Discrimination Claims
    Employers may not fire employees for discriminatory reasons such as their age, sex, disability, religion, race, or national origin. However, sometimes employers are put in the difficult position of having a valid legal reason for terminating an employee even though the employee may claim that he or she was fired for discriminatory reasons.  The “For Good Cause” Defense to … more
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