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Does walking into work inspire genuine fear? Are you wasting your time in a position that is beneath your skill level due to obvious discrimination? Are you suffering through sexual harassment on a daily basis at work? Speak up today.

If any of the above sounds like a situation you’re enduring, the time to contact a Philadelphia employment lawyer is now. Philly employment attorneys are committed to ensuring the rights of every Philadelphia resident are upheld in the workplace. Working together with the EEOC, our team of experienced employment attorneys will review your case, walk you through the process of filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and act as your advocate through the subsequent lawsuit.

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Understanding the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Those experiencing any form of discrimination in their Philadelphia workplace must file a “Charge of Discrimination” with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission before initiating the process of filing a lawsuit against the alleged employers.

What is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission? The EEOC is governmental agency comprised of members personally selected by the President of the United States to uphold and enforce anti-discrimination laws and regulations throughout the nation. The EEOC is tasked with investigating charges of discrimination and sexual harassment based on the following criteria:

Additionally, Philadelphia anti-discrimination laws are designed to protect those in the following groups.

Current or former participants in discrimination lawsuits
Victims of retaliation after filing a discrimination complaint at the office
Individuals being denied reasonable workplace accommodations that are needed as a result of religion or disability
Individuals experiencing equal pay retaliation

Philadelphia Discrimination laws apply to following workplace activities.

Hiring of employees
Firing employees
Wage and Benefit allocation
Training of staff

If you believe you have been the victim of Philadelphia workplace discrimination that meets the above criteria, the EEOC is designed specifically to help you find the justice you are entitled to. Contact our Philadelphia employment lawyers for a free consultation and to get started filing your complaint with the EEOC today.

What is EEOC Claim Criteria in Philadelphia? | Do You Qualify?

Not all instances of Philadelphia workplace discrimination and harassment meet EEOC requirements. An experienced Philly EEOC attorney will be able to review your case and advise whether to proceed with filing a complaint with the EEOC, or whether to explore alternate avenues of justice. Review the following list of EEOC claim criteria before contacting a Philadelphia EEOC employment lawyer to get started.

Remember, even if your case does not meet all the criteria outlined below, it is advisable to contact the Arcé Law Group’s Philadelphia employment attorneys to discuss your discrimination or sexual harassment case. In many instances, you may still be eligible to file a discrimination or sexual harassment lawsuit under Pennsylvania state or Philadelphia city law.

Pennsylvania EEOC Claim Criteria:

Workplace employs more than 15 people. For cases involving age discrimination, the number is increased to 20 people.
Claims must be filed within 300 days of the incident. For those employed by the government, or for all job applicants, this is reduced to 45 days.
The individual filing is not an independent contractor.
The individual making the claim is a current or former employee, or is a participant in a training program or apprenticeship.
Any person filing an age discrimination charge must be above the age of 40.

The EEOC Claim Investigation Process in Philadelphia

If you are currently experiencing workplace discrimination that meets the above criteria, or if you have experienced such behavior within the last 300 days, contact a Philadelphia employment lawyer today to learn how to get started with your claim. Once the process is initiated, the following steps can be expected.

EEOC Claim Process Steps:

Victim will file a “Charge of Discrimination”
EEOC will invite both parties to a mediation session.
EEOC will investigate the charges to determine whether Federal anti-discrimination laws have been violated.
The EEOC will make a conclusion
- If discrimination laws are found to have been violated, the EEOC will then work to settle the charges. As stated on the EEOC website, their main goal is to return the victim to the position he or she held before the alleged incident. Therefore, the victim may be entitled to compensation for lost wages and redress for emotional damages.
- If no discrimination laws are found to have been violated, the EEOC will issue a “Notice of the Right To Sue” and you are eligible to work a Philadelphia employment attorney to file a lawsuit based on state and city laws.

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Contact a Philadelphia EEOC Attorney Today

If you have experienced discrimination or sexual harassment within the workplace, you are entitled to justice and compensation. The experienced EEOC attorneys at Arcé Law Group are committed to ensuring you are granted to recompense you deserve. Our team of EEOC attorneys will review your case, advise you on whether to file a complaint with the EEOC, help with the filing and act as your advocate throughout the entire process. Don’t accept the unacceptable at work.

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