Labor & Employment Lawyers Serving PA
Has your employer created a hostile work environment? Do you face harassment from your coworkers or supervisors? Have you been fired because of your race, religion, disability, or other protected status? Are you a whistleblower who was retaliated against after exposing inappropriate or illegal behavior by your employer? You may have grounds to file a lawsuit for discrimination or wrongful termination, and a labor and employment attorney can help you. With an attorney advising and representing you, you can pursue holding those who wronged you accountable for their actions and give yourself the best chance of receiving compensation for the indignities you have faced.
MalamutLaw has over 20 years of experience representing clients who faced wrongful termination, harassment, retaliation, and discrimination in the workplace. If your employment has been affected by your disability or any of the statuses listed above, get in touch with us today for a free consultation with a labor lawyer in PA.
Wrongful Termination
Many situations can lead to a person being wrongfully terminated. For example, your employer may have been unwilling to allow you reasonable breaks to accommodate your religious practices. They may have failed to make reasonable accommodations for your disability. You may have been fired because your sexual preference or gender identity expression made your employer uncomfortable. As a whistleblower, you may have been terminated in retaliation for doing the right thing. You may have even been fired after refusing to accept sexual harassment from your superiors or coworkers. All of these are examples of wrongful termination, and with an experienced labor lawyer on your side, you may be able to receive compensation to make up for the wages – past and future – that you lost because of them.
Harassment in the Workplace
A hostile work environment doesn’t always lead to wrongful termination; in some cases, a person’s day-to-day work life is affected by others’ attitudes toward their identity. Has your supervisor made inappropriate comments about your race, religion, disability, or sexual preference? Have they allowed sexual harassment from your coworkers to go on unabated? Have they stood by and watched while you were harassed after acting as a whistleblower? You may have been denied a promotion, been given undesirable work assignments, or been paid less than your colleagues for any of these reasons and more. They are all examples of workplace harassment that employees should never have to deal with. When you hire an attorney, you can pursue the justice and compensation you deserve for the discrimination and harassment you have faced.
Filing a Discrimination Claim
Before you can file a lawsuit over discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, or wrongful termination at work, you will first need to file a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Because the time you have to file your lawsuit is limited, you may want to speak with an attorney before you file your charge with the EEOC. Your lawyer can advise you on the filing process, giving you the best chance of having your lawsuit approved. If you are rejected, they can help you with the appeals process. If you do decide to go forward with a lawsuit, they can represent you in negotiating a settlement, or in court if necessary.
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