Employers need to uphold your legal rights under federal and state law during the hiring process and throughout your employment. If you experience any form of discrimination at a job in Albany, an employment discrimination lawyer from Morelli Law Firm may be able to help you file a lawsuit.
At Morelli Law Firm, we understand the specific rights that protect you at work, and we will help you take steps to seek compensation for your damages. If you are considering legal action for discrimination you have faced at work, our team offers complimentary case assessments.
A Lawyer Can File All Your Paperwork for You and on Time
An employment discrimination lawyer from our firm can help you understand your rights as a worker and support you through legal action. Our goal is to recover damages for what you experienced and stop the cycle of discrimination at your workplace.
When you work with our team, you can expect the following services throughout your case. We will:
- Give you the space to discuss the discrimination you experienced
- Collect evidence to verify the discriminatory behavior that occurred
- Identify the at-fault and liable parties
- Provide guidance and advice on your legal options
- Represent you in all communications, so you do not have to speak with the at-fault party
- Use evidence and calculations to estimate a fair case value
- File the paperwork to begin your claim or lawsuit
- Advocate for your right to a settlement or court award
As we move through each phase of the complaint process, we’ll be by your side to answer your questions, keep you informed, and provide legal advice.
Our Past Results in Employment Discrimination Cases
We’ve helped clients secure up to millions in damages in various cases throughout our years of service. Some of our past wins for workplace discrimination include:
- $1.355 million for a man who was terminated after internally reporting SOX violations
- $1.8 million for victims of workplace bullying
- $800,000 for pregnancy-related discrimination at a fashion company
We can let you know how much your discrimination case may be worth after reviewing the details during a complimentary assessment. First, we must understand the type of discrimination you experienced and uncover evidence to support your claim.
Types of Workplace Discrimination Cases We Handle
There are many types of workplace discrimination that our team can build your case around. We’ve outlined examples below:
Sexual Harassment
This involves unwelcome physical or verbal sexual requests or advancements in the workplace.
Genetic Information
According to the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, it is a violation of your rights if your employer discriminates against you due to your genetic information.
Pregnancy
Aside from requiring the employer to offer reasonable accommodations, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibits any form of discrimination against pregnant women at their workplace. For example, some employers unfairly fire pregnant employees to avoid providing paid maternity leave.
Disability
The Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act forbid employers from discriminating against future and current employees based on their medical, mental, and physical conditions. Additionally, the employer must ensure that the work environment can accommodate people living with disabilities.
Nation of Origin
The 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act prevents employers from discriminating against workers based on their immigration status or citizenship. Thus, your boss cannot fire you or choose not to employ you based on your ethnicity.
Equal Pay
According to the Equal Pay Act, your boss cannot underpay you for comparable positions, qualifications, and experience due to your gender, marital status, religion, skin color, nation of origin, disability, age, or race.
Religion
It is illegal for your employers to treat you unfavorably due to your religious beliefs. As long as it does not present an undue burden at the workplace, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires employers to accommodate all spiritual practices.
Age
According to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, your employer cannot treat you disparagingly because of your age. As long as you can deliver accordingly, you have a right to equal treatment in your workplace.
Sexual Orientation
Many states are starting to implement similar requirements to avoid unfair treatment of the LGBTQ+ community at their places of work.
Sexual Identity
This type of discrimination occurs when you face unfair treatment based on your gender or sexual identity. If you are a transgender person who has faced discrimination due to your identity, contact us for a consultation on your case.
If you encounter discrimination in any of these types of situations in Albany, our team at Morelli Law Firm can fight for you. An employment discrimination lawyer from our firm may be able to help you recover compensation.
You Don’t Have to Tolerate Discrimination in the Workplace
Workplace discrimination can occur when the employer treats a worker or a job applicant unfavorably based on a variety of factors, such as their:
- Gender/sex
- Religion
- Skin color
- Nation of origin and immigration status
- Disability and medical condition
- Race and ethnicity
Bear in mind that other coworkers may also discriminate against you. Although there are many federal and state regulations that protect your rights when you are at work, many people are not aware of such laws. Some employers might take advantage of your ignorance and discriminate against you.
There are several ways to minimize the risks of discrimination issues in the workplace. Namely, employers should have a comprehensive and clear discrimination policy that clarifies the procedure for filing a complaint. You can often find such policies in the employee handbook.
Taking these steps can help to ensure all employees’ interests are protected at work. When companies fail to uphold these policies, workers can file a lawsuit or a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) based on this policy.
Reach Out to Our Attorneys for Legal Representation Today
If you have been in the same workplace for years, the chances are that you consider your boss and coworkers like family. You trust that your workplace is where you feel safe, understood, and valued. However, when discrimination occurs, it can be disheartening, painful, and depressing.
Discrimination laws can be complex. If you are seeking legal representation in Albany when such issues arise at work, contact Morelli Law Firm. A lawyer from our team may be able to defend your rights in an employment discrimination case and help you pursue compensation.