Discrimination

Despite the strides that have been made to ensure that every individual is treated fairly in employment, housing, schools, availability of credit, and other areas of life, the unfortunate fact is that many individuals face discrimination and harassment as a part of their life. The discrimination or harassment may be blatant or subtle. Even the most subtle of acts can create a hostile environment at work, in living situations, at school, and elsewhere - leaving both men and women with a choice of suffering the indignities or leaving.

If you have been a victim of such discrimination or harassment, JDS&A can help. Such discrimination may be based on the following traits:

• Race
• National Origin
• Age
• Gender
• Sexual Orientation
• Marital Status
• Physical or Mental Disability
• Pregnancy or Childbirth

JDS&A attorneys can handle the complex litigation involved in protecting employees from the harmful effects of discrimination or prohibited personnel practices and in protecting businesses when claims are unfounded.Laws that protect individuals from discrimination in the workplace are governed by a number of important Federal laws and government agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Labor (DOL). While state laws vary in terms of the protection they provide employees and their application to employers, nearly every employee enjoys protection under and every business needs assistance in complying with these Federal laws, including:

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII)
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
• Equal Pay Act
• Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

JDS&A has represented both employers and employees in this problematical and ever-changing area of law.

Articles:

Antidiscrimination Laws Recently Expanded to Include Sexual Orientation - Stanley A. Bastian