Everyone deserves to have their work product and accomplishments evaluated on their merits, and to work in an environment free from discriminatory practices. Unfortunately, even though it’s illegal to discriminate against an employee based on their membership in a protected class, many people like you face discrimination in the workplace every day. Our Sarasota, FL employment discrimination lawyer can investigate the matter and advise you of your legal options, including filing a suit against your employer. Call Hoyer Law Group, PLLC today for a confidential consultation.
Employment Discrimination Lawyer Sarasota, FL
If you find that no matter how much effort you put in, you continue to be passed over for promotions, desirable lateral moves, reasonable schedules, or the most profitable sales territories, while others who do not look like you advance, you may have grounds to file a workplace discrimination complaint. Discrimination based on membership in a protected class, including race, color, national origin, gender, sexuality, age, disability, pregnancy, or religion, is illegal under both state and federal law. That said, while the law discourages overt bias, hiring managers, supervisors, and even coworkers may still engage in more subtle forms of discrimination. Our attorneys can guide you in gathering evidence that shows a pattern of bias or discriminatory treatment and assist you in asserting your rights through the EEOC.
As your legal advocate, we guide you through each step of addressing discrimination: first, we help you notify your manager and employer formally. Our Sarasota employment discrimination lawyer may also simultaneously file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If we cannot get an appropriate resolution at this stage, or if you’re owed monetary damages, we initiate a civil action by filing a lawsuit against your employer and any others who engaged in discrimination against you, like a manager or department head.
Unfortunately, some employers respond to discrimination complaints by terminating the employee, believing the issue will disappear if they do. This is retaliation, and it is unlawful. If you were fired after properly reporting discrimination to HR or another decision-maker within your company, we will first evaluate your situation and gather supporting evidence. Then, we will file a formal complaint or lawsuit on your behalf to pursue compensation for your lost job and the impact of the termination on your career path.
Why Our Legal Experience Matters In Discrimination Claims
It’s not unusual for someone who files a discrimination complaint to face retaliation or be terminated on shaky, but ostensibly legal, grounds. Our Sarasota employment discrimination lawyer protects you from unfair treatment and first helps you file or respond to complaints, then investigates your claim. We also represent you through settlement discussions or in court, pursuing all appropriate legal actions on your behalf, including a suit for damages against your employer.
- Our firm delivers big-firm experience while maintaining the individualized attention and sharp focus of a boutique law firm
- Firm co-founder and managing partner Sean Estes has been a member of the Ferguson-White Inn of Court since 2010
- Our firm has a nearly-perfect rating on Google, thanks to dozens of positive reviews from satisfied clients
- Firm associate attorney Neil Ognibene spent a decade running a federal employment investigation firm, developing deep knowledge of the federal employment landscape
You don’t have to put up with discrimination in the workplace. Call Hoyer Law Group, PLLC today to learn more about how we can help you.
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