Workplace Discrimination Lawyer Troy, MI

When you work hard for your employer, you expect them to treat you with fairness, dignity, and respect. Unfortunately, too many workers in Troy in the automotive, financial, and manufacturing sectors experience workplace discrimination, including experiencing severe or pervasive harassment or receiving adverse employment decisions based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or other protected characteristics. Fortunately, state and federal law provides significant protection against employment discrimination for workers in Troy.

After becoming the victim of discrimination by an employer, get the legal help needed to hold them accountable and seek relief from the harm you experience due to employment discrimination. Contact Fagan McManus, P.C., for an initial case evaluation with a knowledgeable employment discrimination attorney to learn how our firm will fight to protect your rights and interests.

Why Choose An Employment Discrimination Attorney From Fagan McManus, P.C.?

Choose the legal team at Fagan McManus, P.C., to advocate for your rights in an employment discrimination claim in Troy because of:

Our Extensive Experience – Our firm has represented workers in Troy and the Detroit metro area for over 25 years. Our work for employees has earned us numerous awards and recognitions from our peers, including the highest AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and selections to Michigan Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News and World Report’s Best Law Firms.
Our Reputation as a Tough, Experienced, and Skilled Firm – Attorneys Barry Fagan and Jennifer McManus have worked diligently to defend the rights and interests of employees who have experienced unlawful discrimination or harassment in the workplace. We leave no stone unturned in seeking to hold employers accountable for discriminatory actions.
Our Dedication and Diligence – Our firm routinely takes on big businesses and Fortune 500 companies with successful results for our clients.
Our Willingness to Stand Up for Your Rights – We know that jobs are central to most people’s lives, and we understand the importance of having a safe work environment that respects your rights and contributions. Our firm will do whatever it takes to ensure that you can work and pursue a career without fear of discrimination or harassment.

Types Of Employment Discrimination

Employees may experience workplace discrimination when they suffer a hostile work environment or adverse employment actions based on a protected characteristic. State and federal laws prohibit employment discrimination based on:

Race
Color
National origin
Religious beliefs
Sex/gender
Sexual orientation
Disability
Pregnancy or having recently given birth
Age (over 40)
Marital status
Military service or veteran status
Weight

Employment discrimination based on a hostile work environment may occur when an employee experiences discriminatory or harassing behavior so severe or pervasive that it alters the conditions of the workplace to create an intolerable environment that no reasonable employee should put up with. Employment discrimination can also lead to employees experiencing adverse employment actions based on their protected characteristics. Examples of adverse employment actions that may give rise to a discrimination claim include:

Failure to hire
Failure to promote
Unjustified disciplinary action, including reprimands/warnings, performance improvement plans, or temporary suspensions without pay
Termination of employment
Reductions in pay or benefits
Denial of pay raises, bonuses, or benefits
Denial of leave requests
Denial of disability or pregnancy accommodations
Transfers to less favorable work assignments
Denial of career advancement or training opportunities
Exclusion from workplace operations or activities

Understanding Employment Discrimination Laws

Various state and federal laws protect workers from employment discrimination. In Michigan, the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act prohibits employers from discriminating against prospective or current employees based on protected characteristics. Federal statutes governing employment discrimination prohibitions include:

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religious belief, sex, or sexual orientation
Americans with Disabilities Act – Prohibits discrimination based on a worker’s disability or perceived disability when they can perform the essential functions of their job with or without reasonable disability accommodations
Age Discrimination in Employment Act – Prohibits age discrimination against workers 40 and older
Equal Pay Act – Prohibits sex-based wage disparities between employees who perform substantially equal work in the same work establishment

What Relief Can You Recover In An Employment Discrimination Claim?

An employment discrimination claim can allow you to seek various forms of legal or financial relief from an employer who engages in discriminatory actions. Examples of relief available in an employment discrimination case include:

Injunctive relief, including reinstatement of your employment, pay, or benefits, or court orders requiring your employer to provide requested leave or accommodations
Back pay for lost wages if an employer wrongfully terminates you, reduces your pay, or denies a pay raise, commission, or bonus
Job search expenses incurred to find new employment after a wrongful termination
Compensation for emotional trauma and distress from experiencing workplace harassment or a discriminatory adverse employment action and for mental health treatment expenses

How Long Do You Have To File An Employment Discrimination Claim?

A Troy worker who experiences employment discrimination has 180 calendar days from an employer’s discriminatory action or the last act in a continuing course of harassing conduct to file a charge of discrimination with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights or the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. However, the EEOC gives workers 300 calendar days to file a charge of discrimination if a state or local agency governing the employee’s workplace enforces a state or local law prohibiting employment discrimination on the same basis as federal law.

After a worker files a charge of discrimination with the MDCR or EEOC, the agency will investigate the claim. It may take remedial action against an employer, such as imposing fines or requiring the employer to revise its anti-discrimination policies. Alternatively, the agency may issue a right-to-sue letter to the worker, which authorizes them to file an employment discrimination lawsuit against their employer. A worker has 90 days after receiving their right-to-sue letter to file their lawsuit in state or federal court.

How Can An Attorney Help With Your Case?

An employment discrimination lawyer from Fagan McManus, P.C., can help you determine your rights to pursue claims against your Troy employer and advocate for your rights and interests at the negotiating table, during administrative proceedings, or in court. Let our firm fight for your rights and interests by:

Thoroughly investigating your case to pursue evidence needed to hold an employer liable for discriminatory actions, such as emails, employment records, and witness testimony
Reviewing the facts in your case to evaluate your legal options for relief
Helping you understand your claims and preparing you for what to expect in the claims process, including pursuing administrative remedies with state and federal regulatory agencies
Documenting your financial and personal losses to ensure we pursue the full compensation and relief you deserve
Vigorously pursuing the accountability and relief you need and deserve, whether through a negotiated settlement of your discrimination claim or by taking your case to court and trial to demand justice from a discriminatory employer

Contact Our Firm Today To Discuss Your Options

After experiencing discrimination in the workplace, you deserve experienced legal guidance to protect your rights and interests and pursue accountability from your employer or prospective employer. Contact Fagan McManus, P.C., today for a confidential consultation with an employment discrimination attorney serving Troy to discuss your options for seeking relief.