Virginia Employment Attorneys

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

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…

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

Are there hiring requirements that apply nationwide or statewide?

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

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

How do I make a discrimination or harassment complaint?

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

7 years ago

How do I prove employment discrimination occurred?

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

7 years ago

How does the EEOC prove discrimination?

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

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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