EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
It is unlawful for an employer to mistreat, discriminate against or terminate you for any of the below reasons. It is further unlawful for an employer to mistreat, discriminate against or terminate you because you voice opposition to such mistreatment or discrimination directed toward you or another employee or if you oppose your employer’s participation in illegal activity.
Categories of Discrimination
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- Age
- Disability/ Serious Medical Condition
- Equal Pay/Compensation
- National Origin/Genetic Information
- Pregnancy
- Race/Color
- Religion
- Retaliation/Harassment
- Gender (including sexual harassment and sexual orientation)
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We can help you file a charge of discrimination with the appropriate federal and state agencies and seek compensatory and punitive damages against your employer.
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT
If you are sexually harassed or physically touched in a sexually offensive manner in or outside of your workplace, then you may have a claim against the perpetrator and/or his or her employer for sexual harassment or assault. We can help you recover damages for your emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of income, if any, and associated mental health expenses. Punitive damages are often assessed in these cases.