With the modern multi-disciplinary team, it is of utmost concern that all employers are aware of and comply with employment discrimination law. Najla Law Firm helps companies comply with federal and state labor laws and maintain a fair and equitable workplace.
Employment discrimination exists when an employer unfairly discriminates against a worker or a potential worker based on traits like race, color, religion, sex (which includes pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (age 40 or older), disability, or genetic information. Such prohibitions are enforced in large part by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which enforces work-place policy and investigates charges of discrimination.
Discrimination can take so many shapes—hiring, differential pay, job assignment, promotion, termination, training and promotion, or even harassment at work. Employers convicted of discrimination are punished extremely hard, their reputation is lost, and they lose the trust of their employees too.
At Najla Law Firm, we encourage proactive compliance. That may involve assisting your company with anti-discrimination policy, employee training sessions, and proper procedures for reporting and investigation of complaints. Compliance is not about staying out of the courtroom—it’s about a respectful workplace and staying out of exposure to the law.
We also counsel clients regarding how to deal with issues such as reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for disabled workers, religious observances in the workplace, and ADA and Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protection. Our lawyers stay up to date on constantly changing laws so that your company will be defended.
Disobedience of employment law is not possible for big corporations or small firms. If you are in the limelight of EEOC investigation or you must update your employee handbook, Najla Law Firm offers step-by-step strategic, confidential legal advice.
Avoid waiting for a complaint. Understanding and implementing employment discrimination laws is not merely law—it’s the key to having an equal and respectful workplace.
