Employment Discrimination

Employment discrimination refers to employment decisions or treatment of an employee based on certain protected characteristics or attributes. Such discrimination occurs when an employer takes any action concerning an employee or job applicant because of that employee’s membership in a protected group rather than based on that individual’s actual qualifications or job performance.

Workplace discrimination is an employment action taken by an employer based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, gender, or age. The discrimination laws are constantly evolving, with sexual orientation and sexual identity being two classes recently recognized as protected classes. Individual states may also add additional protected classes, such as height, weight, or family status.

• Hiring or promotion decisions based on discriminatory factors
• Pay disparities based on protected characteristics
• Harassment or a hostile work environment based on a protected class or activity
• Unfair discipline or termination due to a person's membership in a protected group

If you believe you are the victim of workplace discrimination or are being retaliated against for reporting such discrimination, contact Braun Legal. We can explain your rights and advise as to your best course of action, including protection from further harm. Braun Legal can, if warranted, then represent you in a legal action against your employer for damages and appropriate compensation.