I was a floating Deli Manager and was doing a quality food check when I was fired. The termination seems based on "he said, she said" without solid evidence, and I've noticed differing treatment compared to white managers. I'm over 60 years old, and I suspect race and age... View More

I have been working with the same company in the same role for almost 5 years, with no disciplinary actions and positive feedback from management. The regional manager has now informed me that I will be moved to a different job and shift, claiming it's best for the company. I suspect this is... View More

I was recently fired from my position as an electronics associate at Walmart. During a meeting with management, I expressed dissatisfaction with their performance. Subsequently, I was ordered to perform duties outside of my job description, specifically to push carts in the parking lot—a task I... View More

My employer has recently informed me that my girlfriend and I must switch shifts and cannot work together, although we have been doing so for the last 6 months. The company policy states that spouses or domestic partners cannot work together in a supervisory capacity, but does not mention dating or... View More

After 27 years with the FDNY, I was forced to retire in December 2021 due to the NYC Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy. I wasn't ready to retire, which caused stress on me and my marriage. On my last day, an FDNY doctor told me I was a serious threat to everyone due to my unvaccinated status,... View More

I am concerned my company may have discriminated against me in a promotion decision. Despite 20 years of experience, I applied for a practice manager position but an external candidate with a degree was chosen. The hiring director advised me to continue my education as the other candidate was... View More

I am a female working in an operating room with mostly male coworkers. The women, including myself, receive the most difficult assignments, while men have easier tasks and often sit around and watch videos. We've reported this to HR, but no action has been taken, and the director, who is also... View More

I am a 64-year-old woman with Tourette’s working in Florida, and I have been experiencing harassment and bullying from coworkers and my manager for the past 1.5 years. They make fun of and imitate my tics, and one coworker even made cardboard blinders not to look at my face. Despite making one... View More

I was recently laid off from my job at a big tech company due to position eliminations. Employees with a "Successful" rating were given a choice to relocate or terminate, while those with an "Opportunity" rating, like myself, were terminated outright. Before the layoff, I... View More

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answered on Mar 5, 2025

You may have a valid discrimination claim since your performance rating—which determined your layoff outcome—was directly affected by your health condition. Under California law and the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers must provide reasonable accommodations for employees with health... View More

I am currently on PFML/FMLA and ADA in MA. My employer was sold to another company on 3/1/25, and I've been informed of a demotion while my subordinate was offered my previous position. Despite retaining the same salary, they changed my status from exempt salary to hourly and offered a... View More

I got in trouble with HR at my workplace for mentioning my attendance at a pride parade and for asking my team not to use the gendered term "ladies." I am openly gay and a closeted trans individual. HR called me unprofessional and made a discriminatory comparison between being gay and... View More

I have been experiencing issues at work related to my protected class status. Today, HR admitted over a phone call that they would discuss the matter with me only over the phone. In summary, they told me to let go of past incidents where I was attacked for being a part of a protected class. Despite... View More

Brad S Kane
answered on Mar 3, 2025

First, if HR is not willing to communicate about your complaint in writing that is a huge red flag.

Second, the reduction in your hours is already an adverse employment action, so it appears that your employer is asking you to accept the discrimination that has already occurred.... View More

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I am currently on PFML/FMLA leave and work in the healthcare sector. My employer was recently taken over by another company, and during my leave, I was informed of a demotion from Admissions and Marketing Director to Admissions Coordinator. This new role includes different responsibilities, lower... View More

I am an agency nurse classified as an independent contractor since October 11, 2022. While working at a facility under my agency's umbrella, my pay rate was unexpectedly reduced from $60/hr to $40/hr in the middle of a shift. Additionally, 30 minutes were deducted from my pay for a lunch break... View More

My biggest issue is that I am an agency nurse which I'm finding that a lot of lawyers aren’t usually too familiar with the nature of my work. I have been getting turned down by countless law firms due to them feeling as though they have no staff that can handle the nature of my case, yet... View More

I was hired in September 2024 and have been consistently working 38+ hours a week, yet I was told benefits would kick in at 90 days. When I inquired about my benefits in January, I was informed that I'm considered part-time and ineligible for benefits. Even after requesting to be made... View More

I was recently let go from my job after working for over a year and a half due to breaking a company policy, despite having a good track record. Another employee who broke the same policy received only a warning. No reason was given for the different treatment, and I have not raised this with HR. I... View More

Daniel Michael Luisi
answered on Mar 4, 2025

If there is evidence indicating that the disparate enforcement of company policy was motivated by illegal bias, you may have a case for wrongful termination based on discrimination against your former employer. Be sure to act in a timely manner as such claims are subject to strict time limitations.

I have been working as a supervisor at a health corporate for 9 years. Despite consistently receiving high appraisals (3/3 every year) and effectively managing work with our 50 hospitals, I am being denied promotion. My peers have been promoted to Manager positions, but I have not received a... View More

Brad S Kane
answered on Feb 28, 2025

Your next steps should be to prepare a chronology of events supported by documentary evidence.

Next, you should review it with a lawyer to confirm you have enough evidence to establish a good faith claim, then you prepare a complaint to HR about the discrimination - hopefully reviewed by a... View More

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I applied for a position at a factory in Kentucky that did not list specific requirements or qualifications. I was informed via email to consider applying for a different position, which pays less. My sister-in-law, who works there, mentioned they only hire women for the position I applied for, and... View More

Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 28, 2025

No. You can bro g a gender discrimination suit against them.

I am a 1099 worker who recently ended my contract with my employer due to a toxic and hostile work environment. Despite being contracted as non-essential without set hours, I was used as an actual employee with fixed work times. The owner made offensive jokes, including using the N-word even after... View More