Workplace Discrimination

No one should face discrimination at work because of who they are. If you've experienced workplace discrimination, federal and state laws protect you.

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Workplace Discrimination Lawsuit Guide: Fighting Employment Discrimination

Workplace discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, disability, and other protected characteristics violates federal and state laws. Discrimination claims can recover substantial damages including back pay, emotional distress, and punitive damages. Learn about discrimination claims and your legal options.

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Damages

Workplace Discrimination Damages: Compensation for Employment Bias

Discrimination damages include back pay, front pay, compensatory damages for emotional distress, and punitive damages for willful violations. Caps apply to some damages based on employer size. Learn about discrimination remedies and calculating your potential recovery.

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Legal Process

Filing an EEOC Complaint: How to Report Workplace Discrimination

Most federal discrimination claims require filing an EEOC charge before suing. The EEOC investigates complaints, attempts mediation, and issues right-to-sue letters. Understand the EEOC process, filing deadlines, and what happens after you file.

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Types of Discrimination

Age Discrimination at Work: ADEA Protection for Workers Over 40

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects workers 40 and older from age-based employment decisions including hiring, firing, and forced retirement. Age bias remains common despite legal protections. Learn about age discrimination claims and proving age bias.

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Disability Discrimination at Work: ADA Rights and Reasonable Accommodations

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations and prohibits disability-based discrimination. Failure to accommodate and disability bias are actionable. Learn about ADA rights, accommodation requirements, and disability discrimination claims.

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LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Claims

The Supreme Court ruled that Title VII protects LGBTQ employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Discrimination, harassment, and denial of benefits are actionable. Learn about LGBTQ employment rights and pursuing discrimination claims.

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National Origin Discrimination at Work: Accent Discrimination and Citizenship Status

National origin discrimination includes bias based on birthplace, ancestry, accent, or ethnicity. English-only policies and citizenship requirements may violate discrimination laws. Learn about national origin claims and what constitutes illegal bias.

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Pregnancy Discrimination at Work: Rights During Pregnancy and After Childbirth

Pregnancy discrimination includes firing, demotion, or denial of accommodation because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act requires treating pregnant employees like others with similar limitations. Learn about pregnancy rights and discrimination claims.

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Race Discrimination at Work: Claims for Racial Bias and Harassment

Race discrimination includes hiring bias, pay disparities, promotion denial, and hostile work environments based on race or ethnicity. Title VII and state laws prohibit racial discrimination. Learn about race discrimination claims, proving bias, and available remedies.

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Religious Discrimination at Work: Accommodation and Bias Claims

Employers must reasonably accommodate religious practices and cannot discriminate based on religion. Religious discrimination includes refusal to accommodate, bias in decisions, and religious harassment. Learn about religious accommodation rights and discrimination claims.

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Sex and Gender Discrimination at Work: Unequal Treatment Based on Sex

Sex discrimination includes pay disparities, promotion denial, pregnancy discrimination, and sexual stereotyping. Title VII protects against sex-based employment decisions. Learn about gender discrimination claims and fighting workplace sex bias.

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