Employment Discrimination Attorney | Workplace Discrimination Claims
Have You Experienced Discrimination at Work?
Employees have the right to work in an environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Unfortunately, workplace discrimination is not always obvious. It can affect hiring, promotions, compensation, discipline, workplace assignments, leave, and even an employee's termination.
If you believe you have been treated differently because of a legally protected characteristic, Pekich Law Firm PLLC can help you understand your rights and evaluate your options.
We work with employees to understand what happened, identify their goals, and determine the appropriate path forward. Depending on the circumstances, that may include communicating or negotiating with an employer, pursuing an administrative claim, or filing a lawsuit.
Workplace Discrimination Claims
Federal and state laws provide employees with protections against certain forms of workplace discrimination. Pekich Law Firm PLLC can advise employees regarding discrimination involving:
- Race or National Origin
- Religion
- Veteran or Military Status
- Sexual Orientation
- Age
- Sex or Gender
- Disability
- Pregnancy
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Rights
Discrimination can occur at any stage of employment and may involve hiring decisions, compensation, promotions, job assignments, disciplinary actions, layoffs, or termination.
What Does Workplace Discrimination Look Like?
Workplace discrimination can take many forms. Depending on the circumstances, potential signs may include:
- Being denied a promotion despite being qualified
- Receiving different pay, assignments, or opportunities than similarly situated employees
- Being disciplined more severely than coworkers for similar conduct
- Being subjected to discriminatory comments, slurs, or harassment
- Being denied a reasonable accommodation for a disability or sincerely held religious belief
- Being treated adversely after requesting protected medical or family leave
- Being demoted, disciplined, or terminated after reporting discrimination or harassment
- Being terminated or otherwise treated differently because of age, race, sex, disability, religion, national origin, or another protected characteristic
Not every unfair workplace decision is necessarily unlawful. Employment discrimination cases are often highly fact-specific, and the reasons given by an employer may not tell the whole story.
Pekich Law Firm PLLC can evaluate the circumstances and help determine whether an employer's conduct may have violated applicable employment laws.
What Should You Do If You Believe You Have Been Retaliated Against?
Employment discrimination and retaliation claims may be subject to strict deadlines, so it can be important to understand your rights early.
Documents and communications can also become important evidence. Emails, text messages, performance reviews, disciplinary notices, workplace policies, schedules, and other records may help establish what occurred and why.
Speaking with an employment attorney can help you understand the laws that may apply, the information you should preserve, and the options available based on your particular circumstances.
Talk to an Employment Discrimination Attorney
You do not have to determine on your own whether what happened at work was illegal.
Pekich Law Firm PLLC represents employees facing workplace discrimination, retaliation, and other employment-related disputes. We can review your situation, explain the legal protections that may apply, and help you determine your next steps.
Schedule a consultation with Pekich Law Firm PLLC to learn more about your rights and options.
