What Do You Need to File a Racial Employment Discrimination Lawsuit?
There are three things you should consider when suing for racial discrimination. First is the law because it helps determine whether you have a cause of action or legal claim. Second is the procedure, which includes the pre-conditions for commencing legal proceedings, the court with jurisdiction to hear your case, …
What Do You Need to File an Age Employment Discrimination Lawsuit?
Do you believe you’ve been discriminated against at work because of your age? If you have a claim, you may be able to sue your employer for age discrimination. Below, we discuss the age discrimination laws in Pennsylvania and how to file a complaint to help you better understand your …
Examples of Employer Retaliation
A 2020 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) report states that 55% of discrimination complaints relate to workplace retaliation. The signs of workplace retaliation appear when an employer disciplines an employee for exercising a right or engaging in an activity protected by the EEOC.
The EEOC created retaliation laws to …
Legal Options for Sexual Harassment Victims
Sexual harassment is more common than you might think — 81% of women and 20% of men experience sexual harassment in the workplace. Everyone who experiences sexual harassment has different needs as far as reporting and resolving the situation, and there are various legal options to suit different scenarios. These …
Examples of Criminal Record Discrimination
An estimated 70 million to 100 million Americans have a criminal record. While employers in the United States can legally inquire about an applicant’s criminal history during the recruiting process, the laws are shifting, and Pennsylvania laws have changed to protect these job applicants from criminal record discrimination.
Do you …