| State and Federal laws protect employees in the public and private sectors from discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, sex or disability. In such cases it is usually necessary to first seek administrative relief through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (E.E.O.C.) or similar agencies.
There are also laws protecting employees from adverse job action in retaliation for an employee having reported wrongful conduct by his or her employer (commonly known as "whistle-blower" laws).
If you have been demoted, passed over for a promotion, or terminated from your job, and have evidence that such action was the result of discrimination or retaliation, you should probably consult an attorney. A successful employment discrimination or whistle-blower lawsuit will usually entitle the plaintiff to recover his or her attorney's fees as well as damages. To set up an initial conference with Nevel & Greenfield, please call us at 305-895-1284 or e-mail us. |
