Employment Law, Sexual Harassment, and Job Discrimination - Talk to a Lawyer in Atlanta

At the firm of Johnson & Benjamin, LLP our attorneys have more than a decade of experience in every aspect of employment law. Whether you have questions about sexual harassment, job discrimination, or another category of employment law, a lawyer from our Atlanta firm will be able to answer all of your questions and advise you in the best course of action against your employer.

• Job Discrimination
• Gender Discrimination
• Ethnicity or Nationality Discrimination
• Age Discrimination
• Disability Discrimination
• Sexual Harassment
• Breach of Contract
• Resources
• Equal Opportunity Employment Counsel (EEOC)

Job Discrimination

Even though federal employment law prohibits most employers from treating employees differently on the job based on race, gender, age (if over 40), disability, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, and alienage, such discrimination at work is still frequent in both Atlanta and around the United States. Some of the most common types of job discrimination occur when employers show bias in hiring, firing, promoting, or compensating employees due to the above referenced characteristics.

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Gender Discrimination

Even though the workplace in America is becoming more welcoming to women in executive positions, many women find that they are shut out of promotions and raises because of their gender. For example, a well-qualified woman might be turned down for a promotion or new job because she is told that clients and co-workers feel more comfortable with a male in the position. Another woman might find her position and pay lowered after she returns from maternity leave. This may be construed as a form of gender discrimination.

Gender discrimination at work can take many forms, some of which can be very subtle. The Atlanta firm of Johnson & Benjamin, LLP urges all women (and men) who feel that they have experienced job discrimination to document any incidents and contact us as soon as possible.

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Ethnicity or Nationality Discrimination

Job discrimination due to ethnic background is taken very seriously by our Atlanta-based lawyers. We believe that you should not have to worry about being the “right” color or nationality in order to get a good job or a raise. If you feel that you have been subject to discrimination at work because of your ethnicity or nation of origin, employment law in Atlanta dictates that you can file for damages against your employer. You may be entitled to receive compensation for income lost due to discrimination. Depending on your situation, you may be advised to seek punitive damages against your employer as well. Contact the employment law attorneys of Johnson & Benjamin, LLP to learn more.

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Age Discrimination

Most employees over the age of 40 are protected against age-related job discrimination due to the widespread bias against older employees. For example, employees older than 40 may find that they are passed over for promotions in favor of less qualified employees because the boss wants a younger-looking office environment. Other instances of age discrimination at work might take the form of an employer laying off older employees so they can be replaced with younger people with lower salary requirements.

You deserve to be shown respect for your life experiences and job knowledge. As the baby boomer population gets older, age discrimination promises to be more prevalent than ever. If you feel that you have been discriminated against due to your age, contact our employment law attorneys in Atlanta, Georgia today.

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Disability Discrimination

Disability discrimination occurs when an employee is treated differently because he or she has a disability. People with disabilities are protected in the workplace and in other public places by the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA. This legislation states that disabled people cannot be discriminated against, and that employers must make reasonable accommodations to allow people with disabilities to perform their job duties.

If you feel you have been denied a job opportunity or that your employer treats you differently or assumes that you cannot perform certain job duties because of your disability, you may be eligible to bring a job discrimination claim against that employer. Because filing a claim of this sort requires ample research and proof of facts, it is important for you to contact experienced employment law attorneys as soon as possible. The only way to end discrimination against people with disabilities is to fight against stereotypes and the prejudice which goes along with them. Contacting Johnson & Benjamin, LLP could be your first step.

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Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is another type of job discrimination prohibited by federal employment law. Clients seeking a lawyer at the Atlanta office of Johnson & Benjamin, LLP for advice should be aware that sexual harassment comes in many forms; the victim may be either a woman or a man. Also, the harasser does not have to be the opposite sex for the abuse to qualify as sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexually suggestive behavior from a supervisor, coworker, or anyone else encountered in the workplace. It may or may not include inappropriate touching. More than in any other area of employment law, the victim of sexual harassment must navigate through a myriad of work place rules, human resources policies, and other administrative requirements in order to preserve his or her claim. For this reason, Johnson & Benjamin, LLP urges employees who believe they are the victims of sexual harassment to contact a knowledgeable employment lawyer even before complaining to the employer. At our Atlanta firm, we will stand with you throughout the process and help you determine the best course of action.

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Breach of Contract

In Georgia, most employment relationships are "at-will," which means that an employer can terminate an employee at any time, with or without reason, as long as it is not a discriminatory reason. However, employees who have a written or verbal contract have added protection.

When an employer breaches a contract, even an implied contract, the employee may lose access to expected commissions, bonuses, or severance packages. If you have been wrongfully terminated from a job or otherwise had a contract broken by your employer, you may have a claim. However, as with all employment disputes, the key to a successful outcome is to learn your rights early in the process by consulting an experienced employment lawyer.

Your job is an important part of your identity as an individual; it can be devastating to you and your family to lose your job and your income. The employment laws are designed to protect you from job discrimination and harassment based on sex, race, age, national origin, religion, creed, alienage, and disability. However, most of these laws are very complicated and it is very easy for an employee to mishandle their claim, often making it worthless. If you need a lawyer in Atlanta to help you understand your rights and fight for justice, do not hesitate to contact the attorneys of Johnson & Benjamin, LLP. Your initial consultation is free.

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