Employment Law

The conduct of an employer or coworkers that prevents you from employment, effects your job security, rate of compensation, or ability to care for yourself or a loved one may be a violation of federal and state anti-discrimination laws.

If you are treated unfairly or differently from your coworkers because of race, sex, ethnicity, age or disability you should seek advice from a lawyer.

The following are some of the typical circumstances where you may experience discrimination:

SAMPLE CASES

Client vs. A National Bus Co. - a 53 year old woman started with a nationally recognized bus company as a driver, works her way to regional manager. She was denied promotion to vice-president. A younger male with less experience was appointed to the position. Client filed an informal complaint with the company was demoted to bus driver. A Charge of Discrimination was filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Settlement $185,000.00 and appointment to position of vice president.

Client v. National Drug Co. - Black male, drug salesman fired because of religious beliefs. Client is a Jehovah Witness. Sales territory divided into three areas as cover. Records indicate he was the No. 1 salesman for company in New Jersey. Settlement - $450,000.00

Client v. Major Philadelphia Bank - Gay male, Philadelphia-based vice president in charge of national lending program demoted to a branch manager in State of Delaware. Supervisor responsible for demotion openly hostile to gays. Litigation under Philadelphia Human Relations Act results in reinstatement of client, payment of $55,000.00 in attorney fees, and termination of supervisor.

Client v. Major Pennsylvania Construction Co. – Our client, an employee of a major Pa. Construction company with over 17 years experience was diagnosed with Hepatitis C. The company owner, upon learning of his employee’s condition, fires our client. Fortunately, the client is immediately hired by a rival company. Settlement - $120,000.00