Our careers are an important part of our lives, our livelihoods, and even our identities. If you’ve been discriminated against on the job, have been retaliated against after coming forward with your claim of discrimination, or have been wrongfully terminated, there may be important legal actions you can take to protect your rights and seek compensation for your losses. Whatever kind of predicament you’re experiencing at work, discussing the situation with a skilled Mountain View employment law attorney can be beneficial.Â
Discrimination on the job can take any number of forms, including:
All of these (and more) are unfair and illegal when practiced in the workplace.
Experiencing discrimination on the job can be a terrible experience, but if employees are afraid of being retaliated against for speaking out, it makes things that much more difficult. Retaliation can be difficult to prove, but if any of the following occurs after an employee reports discrimination, harassment, or unethical business practices, it may be signs of retaliation:
For workers who are retaliated against on the job, legal recourse may be available. Discussing the circumstances with a knowledgeable Mountain View employment law attorney can help employees understand their best options.
Demonstrating that retaliation occurred on the job can be complicated, but it’s a necessary component of a successful employment claim. This demonstration requires a showing that the employee engaged in a protected activity (such as speaking out about discrimination or illegal or unethical practices) and that the actions identified as retaliatory were directly related to that protected activity. In other words, the protected act must have been the impetus behind the employer’s negative actions. In order to prove such causation, it is often necessary to demonstrate the following:
Proving retaliation is a complicated legal process, but with the assistance of a skilled attorney, it is possible.
At the Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro, our Mountain View employment law attorney has extensive experience helping clients bring successful claims that allow them to recover the damages they are entitled to (which are often considerable). Our formidable legal team is dedicated to defending and protecting workers, so please don’t hesitate to contact us for a free consultation today.
Jeannette is passionate about employee rights. She fights to shed light on injustices and to help her clients move beyond troubling times. Contact Jeannette today for a free case evaluation.
Settlement achieved on behalf of an employee who was discriminated against on account of his age.
Arbitration award in race harassment and discrimination suit.
Arbitration award obtained on behalf of employee terminated on account of his national origin.
Jury verdict obtained on behalf of long-term employee in suit for unpaid wages.
Settlement for employee that was retaliated against on account of reporting discrimination.
Settlement for employee discriminated against on account of her gender and age.
Pre-litigation settlement for victim of race & national origin discrimination.
Settlement negotiated in a gender discrimination case.