Employment Discrimination

Employment discrimination laws prevent discrimination and harassment based on race, sex, religion, national origin, physical disability, and age by employers. A growing body of law also prevents employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. Discriminatory practices can include bias in hiring, promotion, job assignment, termination, compensation, retaliation, and various types of harassment. If you believe that you are being treated differently or harassed because you are in one of these protected classes, then you may be a victim of employment discrimination.

For example, employers cannot discriminate against employees in matters involving:

• Recruiting
• Hiring
• Compensation
• Benefits
• Promotions
• Disability Leave
• Pregnancy
• Retirement Policies
• Termination Procedures
• Employment Contracts
• Severance Agreements
• Civil Rights

Attorneys at our firm are experienced in litigating race, sex, disability, religion and national origin discrimination claims in state and federal courts, as well as representing clients at arbitration and before administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

ADA Discrimination

Millions of Americans live with some kind of physical, sensory, cognitive or mental disability. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides people with disabilities many legal protections in the public arena, such as concert venues, theaters, restaurants, amusement parks, and resorts.  Certain accommodations must be provided to an individual with a disability in order to meet that person’s needs.  However, the ADA does not protect all people with disabilities in all situations, so an experienced ADA discrimination law attorney may be necessary to carefully evaluate the circumstances, and determine whether the ADA can protect you.

Individuals have the right to file lawsuits against those who have committed disability discrimination.  The first step would be to discuss the incident with a disability discrimination lawyer.  Attorneys at Forizs & Dogali are knowledgeable of the disability laws and the ADA. They can help you determine whether you have a legitimate claim and what steps you should take next in order to protect yourself and seek justice.