Virginia Employment Attorneys Archives

What are some indications that an employer performed a sham investigation of a discrimination complaint?

Indications that an employer performed a sham investigation of a discrimination complaint include: The employer blindly credits a suspicious denial by the perpetrator of … Continued

Is an employee protected against retaliation for testifying on behalf of a co-worker?

Several federal and state anti-retaliation laws prohibit an employer from retaliating against an employee on account of the employee’s testimony or assistance in an investigation. … Continued

Is an employee protected against retaliation for participating in an employer’s internal investigation?

Yes. The Supreme Court held in Crawford v. Metro. Gov’t of Nashville, 555 U.S.271, 279-80 (2009) that an employee’s participation in an employer’s internal investigation … Continued

Are there any time limits on when I must file a charge of discrimination?

If you’re filing a lawsuit under Title VII, you must first file a complaint on discrimination with the EEOC. Generally, you must file that … Continued

Are there hiring requirements that apply nationwide or statewide?

There aren’t necessarily human resources, policies, and procedures that apply to employers nationwide. There are, however, a number of different anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation … Continued

How do courts measure emotional distress damages in employment discrimination cases?

There’s really no precise formula that the courts use to measure emotional distress damages. But there are a number of different factors that … Continued

How do I file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC?

For a claim under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, you’re going to want to file a complaint to discrimination with … Continued

How do I make a discrimination or harassment complaint?

The first way is to check with your company’s HR policies and procedures, and often times they will have a process that you’re … Continued

How do I prove employment discrimination occurred?

Typically, there are two ways in which you can prove an employment discrimination case. The first is with direct evidence. These types of … Continued

How does the EEOC prove discrimination?

The EEOC will take a look at the complaint that you file with them and see what information you’ve got to prove that … Continued

How does the EEOC prove someone is qualified for the job?

If we’re talking, let’s say, in the promotion discrimination context where you’ve applied for a promotion and didn’t get it, some of the … Continued

I am considering leaving my job because of the harassment I am suffering. What should I do?

No employee should have to endure harassment that has them questioning whether to even stay at their job any longer. But what’s important … Continued

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