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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Frequently Asked Questions
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What Does The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 (Title VII) Govern?
Title VII prohibits discrimination in employment including public accommodations, governmental services and education. An employer cannot fail or refuse to hire or refuse to promote, fire anybody … more -
What Administrative Body May Impose Remedies For A Violation Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) administers and enforces Title VII. The EEOC has the power to investigate, litigate and resolve unfair employment practices. The EEOC make take … more -
Can An Employer Discriminate Against Me For Filing For Bankruptcy?
Generally, government and private employers may not discriminate against you for filing bankruptcy. Federal law prohibits private employers from discriminating with respect to employment if the … more
Legal Articles
- Wrongful Termination of Employment
In the absence of an employment contract, an American employee is an employee at will. The employee at will doctrine allows employers and employees the freedom to terminate the employment relationship for good cause or for no cause at all. However, it does not allow the employer to fire an employee for “bad” or “wrongful” cause. What is “Wrongful"? … more - 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
Legal Guides
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Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
This online publication from the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, explains the … more -
Facts About Race/Color Discrimination
This publication from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission discusses unlawful race … more -
Questions and Answers on Race Discrimination at School
This online publication, from the U.S. Department of Education, Civil Rights Division, answers … more
