Labor laws and regulations at both the state and federal level exist to prevent discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Employers must treat current employees, former employees, and those applying for employment in the same or similar manner. Nevertheless, discrimination and harassment continues to be rampant in our society.
The variety of legal claims for unlawful discrimination or harassment is wide, making employers liable for things like:
- Age Discrimination
- Civil Rights Violations in Hiring or Firing
- Failure to Meet the Requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act
- Failure to Meet the Requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act
- Race Discrimination
- Retaliatory Discharge
- Sex Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Violation of Whistleblower Protections
- Wrongful Demotion
- Wrongful Discharge
When does discrimination or harassment occur? It can occur in the hiring or firing process. It can occur during management of employees or in the selective enforcement of standard work procedures. It can be found in employee handbooks, or it can occur during a pre-employment screening. An ongoing work environment may even be so hostile that it becomes illegal. Failure to promote, or a demotion motivated by a discriminatory decision-maker can also be basis for filing a discrimination lawsuit.
If you or a loved one is the victim of discrimination or harassment, then you need a legal advocate
to negotiate on your behalf, with the ability to fight for your rights in the courtroom if necessary.
Please feel free to
contact Sakis & Sakis for a free, initial consultation.
For Further Information:
Office of Civil Rights, US Dept. of Health and Human Services
Michigan Department of Civil Rights
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
For requests for investigations and right-to-sue letters
We are honored to have clients in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, and to serve those residing in such municipalities as the City of Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Gross Pointe, Dearborn, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Farmington, Birmingham, Rochester, Warren, Sterling Heights, Lake Orion, Auburn Hills, Clawson, Berkley, Southfield, Pontiac, Utica, Shelby Township, Rochester Hills and Troy.
