FAQs Archive

I think I was discriminated against at work. What should I do now?

If you think if you’ve been discriminated against at work, there’s really three main things that you should do. First, you want to … Continued

If a coworker performs the same job as I do, but has worked with the company longer and gets paid more than me, can I sue?

That’s going to be a very fact-specific inquiry, and the court’s really going to want to look at your particular job qualifications and your … Continued

If I complain about harassment and then am retaliated against, what rights do I have?

Most anti-discrimination laws have an anti-retaliation provision in them as well. If your employer retaliates against you, let’s say they fire you or … Continued

If I file a lawsuit, what are the various steps involved before trial?

There are a number of steps along the way after you file a lawsuit and before you get to a trial. The main … Continued

Is all discrimination unlawful?

No, not necessarily. What the federal laws require is that the discrimination be based on some protected characteristics. For example, that the discrimination … Continued

What damages are available in an employment discrimination case?

There are several different types of damages that are available in an employment discrimination case. It really varies depending on what statute, what … Continued

What discrimination laws apply if I work in Maryland?

A variety of anti-discrimination laws are going to apply if you work in Maryland. For example, Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights … Continued

What do I have to show to prove a prima facie case of employment discrimination?

To prove a prima facie case of employment discrimination under title seven, you’re going to need to show three elements. First, that you’re a … Continued

What do I need to prove to win my employment discrimination case?

Ultimately, you are going to need to prove by a preponderance of the evidence, and what that generally means is by 51%, that … Continued

What does the EEOC do?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which is the EEOC, is a federal agency whose mission is to investigate and prosecute cases under various … Continued

What happens after I file a claim with the EEOC?

They will take a look at the information and the evidence that you provided that supports your claim of discrimination. And then they … Continued

What happens when I file charges against an employer for discrimination?

If you file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the EEOC will review that information, provide a copy … Continued

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