Philadelphia Employment Discrimination Lawyers

Attorneys Protecting Victims of Workplace Discrimination Throughout Philadelphia, PA

When your Philadelphia employer has violated your civil rights, it’s time to fight back. Employment discrimination in Philadelphia, PA is against the law – and you can seek justice and monetary compensation in Pennsylvania civil court. While the legal process may intimidate you and you may fear your company’s legal representation, please know the law is on your side. What’s more? You can also have a passionate, experienced employment law attorney fighting for you. You don’t have to navigate the legal system alone.

The team of skilled workplace discrimination attorneys at the Arcé Law Group helps wronged employees just like you across the Philadelphia. We do not just use our knowledge and experience to get results – our lawyers have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of justice. Our fervor and tenacity gives our Philadelphia discrimination attorneys the edge over the competitor. Contact the Arcé Law Group today to learn more about how an employment discrimination lawyer can help with your lawsuit or EEOC case.

What is Employment Discrimination in Philadelphia?

According to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC), employment discrimination is taking negative actions or making employment decisions based on:

• Race or color
• Sex
• Age (over 40)
• Ancestry
• National origin
• Religion
• Having a GED versus having a high school diploma
• Disability/handicap
• Use of a service animal
• A relationship with a disabled person

Pennsylvania state law applies to organizations with four or more employees. Your case may also fall under federal law – specifically Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act – but only if your company employees 15 or more people.

When can Philadelphia Workplace Discrimination Occur?

The law protects you during any phase of your employment or potential employment. While you are interviewing for jobs, a company cannot discriminate against you during the recruitment and hiring process. When facing a promotion, your inclusion in a “protected class” cannot work against you. You also cannot be fired for being a certain race, religion, being disabled, or for any other “protected characteristic.” Additionally, during your employment, the law prohibits harassment based on a protected characteristic. Sex discrimination includes the all-too-common behaviors of sexual harassment.

Our Philadelphia discrimination attorneys can give you more information about types of discrimination and harassment to help determine if you have been a victim. We understand this is most likely a confusing time for you, so let one of our Philadelphia employment lawyers guide you.

Examples of Philadelphia Employment Discrimination

Our Philadelphia lawyers have seen all types of discriminatory acts occur. Pennsylvania Employers often use subtle means to treat employees differently – outright discrimination is rare. However, the employment law legal team at the Arcé Law Group have decades of combined experience building strong cases against liable employers. Our employment law attorneys know what to look for to help prove you were the victim of employment discrimination.

Some examples of employment discrimination our Philadelphia lawyers have seen include:

• Refusing to hire a pregnant woman
• Failing to promote a person based on his Indian descent
• Replacing an older worker with a less experienced younger employee
• Harassing an employee because he is Hispanic
• Refusing to hire a disabled person, even if he can perform the work duties required
• Demoting a person because she took time off for a religious holiday

Don’t be afraid to take a stand against discrimination, You deserve to be judged based on your professional abilities and talents – not because of someone else’s bias.

I’m an at-will Employee – Can I Still sue my Philadelphia Employer?

Proving discrimination is not always an easy task, particularly because most employees and employers shared an “at-will” relationship in Pennsylvania. This means as an employee, you can be fired at any time for any reason, or for no reason at all. The only times when you may have a viable lawsuit is if your termination violated an employment contract, you were the victim of retaliation, or if you were the victim of employment discrimination/harassment.

I’m a Victim of Workplace Discrimination in Philadelphia – What Should I do?

First, contact the employment lawyers at the Arcé Law Group if you suspect you have been discriminated against at work. You will then visit our Philadelphia office for a free consultation. Bring with you any evidence you may have that helps prove your claim, including emails, text messages, voicemails, images, recordings and other direct proof you were the victim of employment discrimination.

Next, our employment discrimination attorney will help you determine how to proceed with your legal case. The attorney may choose to file a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) if your employer violated Title VII, a federal law. EEOC charges may be resolved within the administrative body or potentially could lead to a federal lawsuit. Ask your lawyer for more details.

Alternatively, your employment discrimination attorney could file a complaint with the PHRC or a file a lawsuit in state court, depending which law or laws your employer broke.

Since the legal system can be quite complex and overwhelming, always have a highly qualified lawyer on your side.

An Employment Discrimination Attorney in Philadelphia is Ready to Fight for You

Don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and call the Arcé Law Group at Tel (215) 239-3036. We help employees throughout Philadelphia get full and fair compensation for their legal ordeal. If you have been victimized, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, and more. Our employment attorneys operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning in most cases you only owe us legal fees if we successfully recover compensation on your behalf. That means our employment discrimination attorneys only take on cases we think we can win. Give us a call today or contact us online to learn more.