Lawyers Who Know How to Win in EEOC cases
No matter who you are or where you work, you have laws that protect you from workplace discrimination.
However, employers don’t always recognize or respect these legal protections. As a result, you may have been discriminated against by your employer.
If this happened to you, the employment law attorneys at Zipin, Amster & Greenberg want to help you file discrimination charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
The EEOC is an independent federal agency that fights against workplace discrimination. They do so in a number of ways, including:
Depending on the circumstances of each case, the EEOC will use various investigative techniques to establish if workplace discrimination took place.
In some cases, an EEOC investigator may visit your place of work. In other cases, an EEOC investigator may talk to witnesses by phone or ask your company to provide written information.
Anyone can be the victim of workplace discrimination. As a result, the EEOC handles a wide variety of discrimination cases.
Here are some of the different types of discrimination they handle:
Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Employees and job applicants are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.
Age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967
Applicants and employees 40 years of age and older are protected from discrimination on the basis of age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, or terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.
Disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
People with disabilities are protected from discrimination in the workplace in a wide variety of ways. They also legally deserve reasonable accommodations from their employers.
Equal pay issues under the Equal Pay Act of 1963
Employees are protected from being paid differently based on sex for the same work. These protections from the EPA apply to all forms of compensation, including salary, bonuses, overtime, and benefits.
Genetic information discrimination under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008
Job applicants, employees, and labor union members are protected from discrimination based on their genetic information when it comes to employment and health coverage.
If you have suffered discrimination at your workplace, the EEOC wants to help you.
To get the process started, you need to file a charge with the EEOC.
From there, they will request evidence from both you and your employer. This information will be analyzed and used to determine whether discrimination has taken place and whether any laws have been violated.
This evidence can include:
Once they review the evidence for the claim, the EEOC determines whether there is reasonable cause to believe that discrimination occurred. However, even if the EEOC does not make a determination in your favor, you still have rights, and you should still consult with an attorney.
During the investigation process, you will be assigned an EEOC investigator.
In addition to conducting a thorough and timely investigation of all the evidence, your EEOC investigator will:
Once the investigation is completed, your EEOC investigator will determine if your discrimination claim has, in the EEOC’s view, reasonable cause.
If the EEOC’s investigation did not find enough evidence to show discrimination took place, the EEOC will issue a Right to Sue letter with a short deadline in which to file suit. If you receive a Right to Sue letter, you must immediately consult with an attorney.
In many cases, the EEOC encourages “mediation” or a “conciliation” to explore a settlement to voluntarily resolve the claim with your employer. An employment attorney like Zipin, Amster & Greenberg can provide the legal help you need in these situations to receive the justice and compensation you deserve.
If mediation or conciliation doesn’t produce an acceptable result or if the EEOC decides not to pursue the case further, an attorney can file a lawsuit on behalf of the employee.
To make sure you receive the justice and outcome you deserve, it’s important to get an experienced employment lawyer for your EEOC case.
The attorneys at Zipin, Amster & Greenberg can help you with every step of the legal process, from beginning to end.
This includes:
The attorneys at Zipin, Amster & Greenberg have helped a wide variety of victims of discrimination win their cases against their employers.
If your employer discriminated against you, or if you filed charges with the EEOC and have received a letter stating that discrimination has occurred, then contact the attorneys at Zipin, Amster & Greenberg to set up a consultation today.
Our EEOC lawyers are ready to use their legal knowledge and experience to help you get justice after suffering from workplace discrimination. No matter what occurred or where you are in the process, we’ll help you achieve the best outcome possible.
If you need answers or help with your EEOC issues, contact us at 301-587-9373 or use our contact form.
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*The attorneys at Zipin, Amster & Greenberg do not work for the EEOC nor are affiliated with the EEOC.
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