Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal — Protect Your Rights
Discrimination on the job comes in all varieties. Often, it starts with small, almost unnoticeable actions that the employee may not even recognize. As it grows, however, the worker may face lost career opportunities, pay reductions and even illegal termination.
The Law Office of V. Michael Simko, Jr., LLC, is a leading advocate for workers who have suffered any type of workplace discrimination in Connecticut. For more than two decades, Attorney Mike Simko has worked directly with workers whose civil rights were violated under federal and state law. If you feel you are facing discrimination because of your race, gender, gender stereotype, religion, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS, age or other status protected by law, contact us immediately.
Don't try to confront workplace discrimination on your own, and don't quit your job. If you are given the choice by your employer to either voluntarily resign or be fired, you should call Attorney Mike Simko immediately. Voluntary resignation is almost never the better choice.
What Is Workplace Discrimination?
Many people think that any harsh words from their boss is a form of discrimination. Unfortunately, the law does not protect workers from boorish behavior. It is not illegal to have a jerk for a boss. But if the harsh words continue even after you have complained to human resources or personnel, then you may be working in a hostile environment. If you think you are losing opportunities, promotions or pay at work because your employer is focusing on your age, gender, sexual orientation, skin color or religion, you may have a legitimate claim.
Harassment or discrimination comes in many different forms. As an employee, you have the right to be free from harassment and discrimination because of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or HIV/AIDS. You also have the right to be protected from wrongful termination or other types of retaliation for being a whistleblower. We will help you file an equal employment claim before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights or the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, if necessary.
Contact us to discuss your circumstances at work with an experienced lawyer. From our offices in Shelton, we represent workers in workplace discrimination cases throughout the state.
