Philadelphia Race Discrimination Lawyer
State and federal employment laws offer protection to employees and employers alike. However, it is sometimes necessary to consult with an attorney to ensure that these laws are complied with. At the Hamilton Law Firm, P.C., in southeastern Pennsylvania, we advise employees and employers on race discrimination cases.
We strongly believe it is important to advocate for the rights of employees who have been discriminated against in the workplace on the basis of race. However, we also recognize that many companies face unwarranted allegations of discrimination and require experienced counsel. We use our experience and knowledge of Pennsylvania and federal employment laws to protect the interests of each client.
What is Race Discrimination?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits racial discrimination or any other discrimination in the workplace. Under Title VII, discrimination on the basis of ancestry, physical characteristics (such as color or features associated with a certain race) and culture are all considered race discrimination.
Examples of racial discrimination can include unfair treatment in the workplace involving:
- Unfair hiring processes that rely on racial stereotypes
- Unfair selection of employees when downsizing
- Precluding employees from promotion on the basis of race
- Requiring or only allowing employees of certain races to work overtime
- Differential pay on the basis of race
- Wrongful discharge in retaliation for reporting racial discrimination
- Racial harassment, such as racial slurs, racial jokes or other prejudice conduct that creates a hostile work environment
Disparate-treatment discrimination is unfair treatment in the workplace on the basis of race. The majority of race discrimination claims arise from allegations of disparate-treatment.
Disparate-impact discrimination occurs when a company policy discriminates against or has a significant negative impact on a particular race or protected group.
The Hamilton Law Firm, P.C. tenaciously advocates for employees who have endured a hostile work environment or who have been wrongfully terminated against as a result of race discrimination. The employer's discrimination may not be limited to termination but may also involve denial of promotions, raises, unfavorable job assignments, bad sales territories etc. However, we also believe that good employers try to do everything possible to discourage discrimination. Therefore, when a claim of discrimination is brought against a business, we work with the business owners to thoroughly investigate and defend against the allegations and make necessary adjustments to company policies to avoid future incidents.
Legal Help in Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties
For experienced legal representation in Bucks, Montgomery, or Philadelphia counties or surrounding areas, contact an employment law attorney at the Hamilton Law Firm, P.C.
