FAQs

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

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…

7 years ago

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…

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Are there hiring requirements that apply nationwide or statewide?

    There aren't necessarily human resources, policies, and procedures that apply to employers nationwide.…

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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…

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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…

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How do I file a claim under the Whistleblower Protection Act?

    If you are a Federal government employee or applicant for employment and you…

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How do I make a discrimination or harassment complaint?

    The first way is to check with your company's HR policies and procedures,…

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How do I prove employment discrimination occurred?

    Typically, there are two ways in which you can prove an employment discrimination…

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How does the EEOC prove discrimination?

    The EEOC will take a look at the complaint that you file with…

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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…

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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…

7 years ago

I have never filed a lawsuit before and am worried about the stress. What should I expect?

    The reality is that filing a lawsuit in court can be a stressful…

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