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Poll: White Americans think they deal with discrimination

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Uncategorized on Thursday , May 16, 2019

Traditionally, minority groups in the United States are the ones that face discrimination, both within the workplace and in other settings. This is why there are now so many legal protections for African American workers, female workers, and people who are part of minority age groups, ethnic groups and religious groups — to name a … Continue reading Poll: White Americans think they deal with discrimination

Why you want a lawyer for your EEOC mediation

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Uncategorized on Friday , May 10, 2019

Those unfamiliar with the dispute resolution practices of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) are often surprised to discover that going to court is only one potential way to solve a discrimination issue with an employer. The EEOC provides employees with the ability to file a charge regarding discrimination, at which point the complainant and … Continue reading Why you want a lawyer for your EEOC mediation

Discrimination: 3 examples of discrimination in the workplace

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Uncategorized on Tuesday , April 16, 2019

Discrimination is difficult to deal with, especially when you’re on the receiving end. You may not know what to say or feel that you’re unable to say anything for fear of retaliation. While this may be your reality now, the truth is that it doesn’t have to stay that way. Employers are not able to … Continue reading Discrimination: 3 examples of discrimination in the workplace

How to properly document the harassment you endure at work

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Uncategorized on Monday , April 15, 2019

Harassment and discrimination can cost companies tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. To protect their bottom lines, most businesses have written policies on discrimination and harassment. Sadly, not every company abides by its stated policies, leaving workers’ vulnerable and in the position where they have to stand up for themselves. If your company … Continue reading How to properly document the harassment you endure at work

Questions an interviewer cannot ask you

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Uncategorized on Friday , March 15, 2019

Unfortunately, discrimination is still a problem in many areas, including Phoenix. While discrimination may not become obvious in a place of employment until a few weeks or months after starting the job, in some cases, the interview itself can produce significant red flags. As the job candidate, it falls to you to be aware of … Continue reading Questions an interviewer cannot ask you

Title VII protections apply to men as well as women

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Uncategorized on Thursday , March 14, 2019

The gender of a person performing work doesn’t matter at all for most jobs. While certain career paths are historically associated with one gender or another, that doesn’t mean that there is a natural or biological advantage to either gender in specific lines of work. People of either gender have the right to pursue any … Continue reading Title VII protections apply to men as well as women

What are the possible remedies for sexual harassment?

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Uncategorized on Thursday , February 21, 2019

Despite the progress that the modern world has made toward protecting workers from sexual harassment in the workplace, there is still a long way to go before workplaces are free from harassment entirely. Many people still experience sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination regularly, and may have grounds to file a civil suit against … Continue reading What are the possible remedies for sexual harassment?

Building a strong discrimination case protects your rights

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Uncategorized on Wednesday , February 13, 2019

While everyone hopes that they will not experience discrimination in the workplace, this behavior is still surprisingly prevalent in many industries and fields of work. Those who experience discrimination do not always know how to proceed and may even question the value of filing a complaint or taking further legal action. If you experienced discrimination … Continue reading Building a strong discrimination case protects your rights

Police brutality and the use of unreasonable force

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Uncategorized on Monday , January 21, 2019

Police brutality has become a sad reality in the modern world. No matter your race or ethnic background, you could be victimized by police who go too far when carrying out their job duties. Fortunately, if you survive the abuse, the law may be on your side; you might be able to pursue financial compensation … Continue reading Police brutality and the use of unreasonable force

4 things to consider before a housing discrimination complaint

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Uncategorized on Tuesday , January 15, 2019

Every United States resident has protection from Housing-related discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. Individuals who have suffered from discrimination related to their renting of a home can pursue a housing discrimination complaint via the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). That being said, there is some important groundwork that the victims of housing … Continue reading 4 things to consider before a housing discrimination complaint