Sex, Race and Age Discrimination
Employees are protected by federal law from discrimination in any part of the employment process on the bases of disability, race, color, national origin, religion, age (40 or older), sex (including pregnancy), genetic information or participating in the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Employers are also prohibited from engaging in disciplinary actions and retaliatory discharge against employees for making complaints about the discrimination of co-workers.
If you were the victim of workplace discrimination, you can fight back. The attorneys at the Law Office of Donald D. Zuccarello can help. We represent employees who have suffered all types of discrimination, including sex, race and age discrimination. For a free consultation, please call our Nashville workplace issues lawyers at 800-391-4525 or contact us online.
You Have the Right to Work Without Being Harassed
Sex discrimination includes sexual harassment as well as discrimination based on sexual orientation and whether a person is biologically a man or woman. You can be sexually harassed by a member of the opposite sex or same sex. Continual sexual harassment that makes it difficult to do your job may be a hostile work environment. Employers must have a policy in place to address sex discrimination.
Race discrimination can happen to people of any race, as well as multi-racial individuals. Employers may engage in race discrimination in hiring, promotion, disciplinary and firing practices. Offensive jokes or materials, racial slurs, threats and other harassment at work may constitute a hostile work environment. If your employer treated you differently because of your race or allowed a hostile work environment to exist, you can take action.
Employees ages 40 and older are protected by federal law from unfair personnel practices based on their age. Age discrimination can include being denied promotions, job training and development opportunities. Losing your job to a younger, inexperienced worker who has a lower salary may also be discriminatory.
If you experience any workplace discrimination, it is important to report it to your employer and follow any policies the company has. Keep your own records and contact an attorney for more information.
Tennessee Worker Dispute Attorneys
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