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Learn How Our Employment Practice Can Help You with Workplace Discrimination
No matter where you work, you the right to be free from workplace discrimination. However, employers do not always respect or recognize these legal protections leading to innocent workers being subject to termination, demotion, performance improvement plans, and differential treatment.
If this happened to you, Ross J. Fodera, Esq. and the Fodera Law Firm can help you file discrimination charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or your state’s Office of Human Rights.
Types of Discrimination Handled by the EEOC
Anyone can be a victim of discrimination in the workplace, thus the EEOC handles a wide range of discrimination cases including:
Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, which protects employees 40 years of age and older from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, or terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.
Disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which includes offering reasonable accommodations to employees.
Equal pay issues under the Equal Pay Act of 1963, which protects employees from being paid differently based on gender and sex. This extends to all forms of compensation including salary, bonuses, overtime, and benefits.
Genetic information discrimination under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008.
What the EEOC Can Do
The EEOC is an independent federal agency that fights workplace harassment and discrimination in a number of ways, including:
Conducting training on employment discrimination laws
Investigates Charges of Discrimination against employers
Initiates lawsuits against employers found to be discriminating
Offers free mediation and ADR (alternative dispute resolution) to Charging Employees
In some cases, an EEOC investigator may visit your workplace, speak with other employees, or ask the company to provide written information.
The EEOC Process
If you believe you have suffered discrimination at work, the Fodera Law Firm can help walk you through the EEOC’s investigative process. To get started, you need to file a Charge of Discrimination with the EEOC.
From there, the EEOC will assign you an investigator and request evidence from both you and the employer. This information will be analyzed and used to determine whether discrimination has taken place and whether the law was violated.
This information can range from a Position Statement and Office Policies to Witness Statements and written communications. Once they review the evidence of your claim, the EEOC investigator will determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe that discrimination occurred. If the EEOC does not make a determine in your favor it is important to consult with an attorney to understand what your rights are and whether the matter is worth pursuing in Court.
The EEOC’s Emphasis on Mediation
If the EEOC’s investigation determines that there was not enough evidence to show discrimination occurred, the EEOC will issue a Notice of Right to Sue which a short deadline to file a lawsuit in Court. If you have received a Notice of Right to Sue, you must consult an attorney immediately.
However, the EEOC encourages “mediation” to explore a settlement to voluntarily resolve the employee’s claim prior to making that determination. An employment attorney like the Fodera Law Firm can help provide an assessment of your case and assist in negotiating the compensation you deserve.
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Don’t Wait to Protect Your Employment
If you believe you are being treated unfairly at work, consulting an Employment Lawyer prior to facing termination or demotion can help ensure that your rights are protected. In many cases, Employers use documentation like Performance Improvement Plans and write-ups to cover discrimination with legal business justifications and learning how to create your own paper trail can help ensure that your side of the story is not lost.
How Can the Fodera Law Firm Help?
The Fodera Law Firm has a proven track record of assisting clients with issues such as:
Discrimination
Contract Disputes
Unpaid Wages
Non-Compete Agreements
Sexual Harassment
Retaliation
Wrongful Termination
Reasonable Accommodation Requests
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Meet Ross J. Fodera, Esq.
Ross J. Fodera, Esq. is the esteemed founder and sole practitioner of the Fodera Law Firm, where he diligently specializes in a broad spectrum of legal practices, including but not limited to employment law, estate planning, contract negotiations, and real estate transactions. Since his admission to the bar, Mr. Fodera has expertly navigated numerous complex legal challenges, participating in significant six-figure settlement negotiations that underscore his adeptness in securing favorable outcomes for his clients.
His experience extends to handling diverse matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and conducting investigations by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Mr. Fodera demonstrates a steadfast commitment to delivering affordable legal services without compromising quality and effectiveness. He prides himself on exceptional client communication, ensuring that individuals are well-informed and comprehensively understand every facet of their legal representation throughout the process.
Mr. Fodera is duly licensed to practice law in both the District of Columbia and Massachusetts, allowing him to serve a wide array of clients with varying legal needs in these jurisdictions. His professional journey reflects not only his dedication to the law but also his unwavering commitment to advocating for the rights and interests of his clients in a transparent and accessible manner.
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