In a state as diverse as Mississippi, it's troubling to think that racial discrimination is still a reality in the workplace. Unfortunately, recent lawsuits filed against major corporations in the state paint a very different picture. The Equal Employment Opportunity...
If you need to file a complaint, while using words such as “favoritism” or “preferential treatment” could be construed as discrimination, it is helpful to your claim to say you are being discriminated against or treated differently because of your age. Use the actual words “discrimination” and “age” when you complain or something just as specific.
Pregnancy discrimination is a major problem in Tennessee and beyond. Although this form of workplace discrimination is unlawful, pregnant women are often subject to unfair treatment in the workplace, such as being passed over for promotions or being fired for taking...
What we look for when deciding whether or not we can assist with your employment case is fairly basic information.We receive many emails, phone calls, and web contacts regarding potential employment claims ranging from injuries on the job to wrongful termination. At...
May 30th, 2020 - Johnson & Bennett, PLLC What’s been going on since the beginning of the year. Everyone has been affected by COVID 19. Our office had been working less hours and with less staff. We are working on being back to normal operations by July 1st, but...
Don’t Cost Yourself Your Damages and Claims You are dealing with a really bad situation at work and have tried to work it out, but nothing is changing. You are frustrated and tired. Quitting seems the easiest way out, but if you plan to pursue any claims against your...
You know your employer discriminated against you. Now what? Taking that next step can be difficult. But, you can’t afford to wait. If you miss the deadline for filing your EEOC charge, you may waive your rights to remedies. What is an EEOC Charge? An EEOC charge is...