Workplace discrimination is the unfair treatment or inability to obtain employment based on an individual’s religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, color, or status in a protected class. If your employer has subjected your team to a hostile work environment, unfair treatment, refused a reasonable accommodation or fallen outside of state and federal laws in another way, they may be liable for their actions. Talk to an employment discrimination lawyer and review your case to permanently improve your workplace.
When working with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, your case may six months or longer, depending on the circumstances. The most efficient and beneficial way to handle discrimination claims is to talk with an employment lawyer, who can guide you through the process and a successful mediation.
The average payout of an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claim is approximately $5700 according to their public statistics. While this may compensate for some of your distress, lost time, and wages, you deserve better for your unfair treatment in the workplace. Working with a lawyer who specializes in unlawful employment discrimination can help you leverage a more substantial claim.
After filing an employment discrimination case, it may cause tension (assuming you are still employed at the time), but reporting workplace discrimination issues should not have an effect on your employment status. Although your employer may be unhappy, it would be considered retaliation to terminate an employee due to a workplace discrimination claim. For additional information about the filing process and what to expect, contact our employment discrimination experts and receive a comprehensive evaluation.