Employment, Discrimination & Harassment
What areas does employment law cover?
Employment law relates to the legal claims arising from the workplace. Employment lawsuits may involve matters such as decreased wages, defamation, demotion, discrimination, harassment, infliction of emotional distress, invasions of privacy, retaliation, sexual harassment, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and wrongful termination. Plaintiffs in such cases may be eligible to recover lost wages, future lost wages, and additional damages for such things as loss of normal enjoyment or pain and suffering.
What are grounds for a lawsuit against an employer under the American Disabilities Act?
The American Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities” by employers with fifteen (15) or more employees. As a part of this, the act stipulates that employers need to make “reasonable accommodations” for disabled job applicants and employees; this might include making sure the workplace is accessible and usable, restructuring job duties and schedules, or modifying training programs. The ADA covers all areas of employment practice, including the job application process, hiring, firing, advancement and compensation. Some of the most common disabilities covered under the ADA include back or spinal injuries, psychiatric impairments, neurological impairments, impairments to extremities including carpal tunnel syndrome, and heart conditions.
If you think you have been discriminated against, it is essential that you act quickly, as the complaint generally needs to be filed within one hundred eighty (180) days of the alleged discrimination. That’s why we created the streamlined PreCase attorney referral process. We can help you connect with a lawyer quickly-just fill out the form below and someone will contact you within twenty-four (24) hours.
What is workplace harassment?
Harassment is defined as unwelcome verbal or physical conduct based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation that creates a hostile work environment or in a tangible change in employment status or benefits. Examples of behavior that might create a hostile work environment include making racial slurs, telling sexual or lewd jokes, or making negative comments about an employee’s religious beliefs. Examples of tangible changes in employment status include firing, suspension, demotion, undesirable reassignment, or reduction in compensation.
If you believe you are being subject to harassment in the workplace, it is essential to keep detailed records on the events that are taking place. Be sure to include information time, place, and all individuals involved. You will also want to confer with a lawyer as soon as possible, since there is a short time limit for filing harassment claims. PreCase can help you connect with a lawyer knowledgeable in the field of employment law within twenty-four hours; just fill out the form below and someone will be in touch with you!
