Employment Discrimination

There are few ideas more American than the protection of civil rights. As it relates to employment, this means that employees have basic civil rights that cannot be violated. Specifically, both federal and state law prohibit employment discrimination based on:

• Race
• Sexual orientation
• Sex or sexual harassment — including discrimination or harassment because of pregnancy, sexual orientation and/or gender identity
• National origin
• Religion
• Age
• Disability — a qualified employee cannot be treated differently because of the disability
• Equal pay — the Equal Pay Act requires that women and men be paid the same for equal work

Such discrimination cannot influence decisions about hiring, termination, discipline, amount of pay, or job assignments. Victims of employment discrimination can be entitled to relief including missed pay, expenses, and even emotional harm suffered. In many instances, such discrimination occurs against a whole group of people (such as where women are paid less than men) which can be resolved as a class action.

Liddle & Dubin, PC's mission is to stand up for the legal rights of employees, consumers, homeowners, and anyone injured by the practices of companies and government agencies throughout the U.S.

If you believe that you have been a victim of employment discrimination, please contact us.

Call (800) 536-0045 or complete the following form to schedule your free consultation today.