Workplace discrimination

Workplace discrimination can happen in a lot of ways and the lawyers at Henrichsen Siegel can help you with your case. They are a civil litigation practice that concentrates in all aspects of employment matters including breach of contract claims, commission disputes, employment and severance agreement negotiations, discrimination cases and whistleblower rights. Their attorneys are experienced at litigating employment law claims as well as representing employees in the administrative processes through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in both the private and federal sector. They will advise you of your rights according to the law when you are facing workplace discrimination due to age, sex, race or any other matter.

Disability discrimination is still one of the most frequent form of workplace discrimination. Many employers wrongly assume that disabled employees will not be able to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Many workers qualify as disabled under the Americans with Disbilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 but are unaware of their rights and protections that fall under these laws. If you have an illness, disease, or physical or mental condition, you may qualify as a protected individual and be entitled to reasonable accommodations and protection from unlawful discrimination because of your disability.

Workplace discrimination also includes discriminating against covered employees because they are regarded as, or perceived as, having a disability. Individuals who have common disabilities such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, HIV/AIDS, cancer, epilepsy, dyslexia, heart conditions, mental illness, or other mental or physical conditions may qualify as disabled under the ADAAA. Those individuals may not be discriminated against in hiring, promoting, discipline, discharge, provision of wages and benefits, transfers, work assignments, performance evaluations, job training, or any other term or condition of employment or it is considered workplace discrimination.

Gender is another type of workplace discrimination that remains widespread throughout the United States and it can affect individuals of both genders. This type of workplace discrimination occurs when a person is treated differently in regards to pay, promotions, and job assignments due to their being male of female. This practice continues to be accepted by many employers as part of the normal work environment but it is illegal. Employment acts and practices that are based solely upon a person’s gender are very rarely acceptable and should be addressed immediately. Gender discrimination can be obvious or very subtle. Either type of expression is unlawful and employers who engage in these practices should be held accountable.

Race discrimination is another type of workplace discrimination that continues to dominate the workplace. It doesn’t matter what a person’s race is, they can be a victim of race discrimination. Pregnancy and religion are also types of discrimination that can be used to treat employees unfairly. HS Lawyers in the Jacksonville, Florida, Washington DC, and New York, N.Y. are familiar with the employment laws and they can help you with your workplace discrimination case. Go to www.hslawyers.com to learn more about the firm and the types of cases they represent. Don’t let someone go unpunished for discriminating unfairly against you!