Discrimination in the workplace is illegal and can take many forms such as in hiring, promotions, termination and numerous other aspects of employment relationship. Protections are provided under certain laws when the discrimination is on the basis of a person's race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, or age, or there is retaliation against an individual for opposing such practices. Federal and state agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the equivalent state entity, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) are charged with investigating such claims.

In the case of religious discrimination, and disability discrimination, it may also be illegal for an employer to deny reasonable accommodations to an employee. For example, absent extenuating circumstances, an employer cannot require a person to violate his/her religious beliefs. Similarly, an employer must accommodate the disabilities of its employees if those disabilities meet certain standards. If a company terminates an employee without considering an accommodation, this too can be wrongful termination.

Laws

There are many laws that address employment discrimination and wrongful termination including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and numerous state laws. The total number of employees can affect whether there is a claim or the amount which you can recover. We discuss many of these laws on this website. If you have an employment discrimination, wrongful termination or workers' compensation claim, you should contact an employment lawyer as soon as possible.

Proving discrimination and wrongful termination is a delicate task. Your lawyer should be familiar with the intricacies of the law, the statutes of limitation, the physical and emotional effects of litigation on his/her clients, the interaction of various laws, and the rules of procedure. Employment claims constitute a large part of what we. If you are concerned about discrimination, wrongful termination, or retaliation, you need to consult with an employment lawyer. Call us today at 267-470-4742 or contact us online to discuss your legal options.