So you think you may have been discriminated against at work. When is the right time to involve an attorney, or do you even need one? This is a common question we get when working through our free comprehensive assessment with new clients. Let’s break down everything you need to know and what you need to do to protect yourself.
Here’s how you know when it’s time to bring in an employment discrimination attorney:
- Am I a member of a protected class?
- Does this unfair treatment actually count as illegal discrimination under the law?
- Did I follow the right channels to report this according to my company’s policy, and did I keep any and all documentation?
- Next step: a free assessment with an employment law team
Are you a member of a protected class?
On our Discrimination practice area page, we outline the most common protected classes and how discrimination would look for each of these protected classes:
- Age discrimination
- Race, color, and national origin discrimination
- Pregnancy discrimination
- Gender discrimination
- Religious discrimination
- Sex discrimination (including LGBTQ+)
- Military discrimination
- Hiring discrimination
- Disability discrimination
Does the unfair treatment actually count as illegal discrimination under the law?
In case of employment discrimination, follow the proper channels to report this according to company policy, and keep great documentation
- Attempt an amicable resolution and report the conduct
- Know how to write a fact-based complaint to HR
- Don’t lose your cool: disparaging your company online, emailing yourself sensitive information, failing to do your job to the best of your ability
Next step: a free assessment with an employment law team
If you’re a Texas employee, we’ve got you covered. Talk to our team and receive your free assessment – we’ll guide you through the process, assist with your case, and provide the best guidance possible. Simply call or complete a form to speak with our team today.
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