The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and other laws prohibit disability discrimination in all aspects of employment, such as hiring, firing, pay, promotion, layoffs, benefits, and other aspects of a person’s job. Interestingly, it can even apply to workers who are not disabled or who do not consider themselves as having a disability.
Discrimination is defined as “the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of age, race, or sex.” So what are the different types of workplace discrimination, and how can the attorneys at Nelson Law Group help you with your case?
What does discrimination in the workplace look like? Every situation is different and is dependent on the type of discrimination. Please review the most common types of workplace discrimination below to become more familiar.
We frequently hear the phrase “age is just a number” but oftentimes in the workplace that is not the case. Recently in the news there have been several stories about age discrimination in the workplace. Joel Boone, a Mississippi high school boys basketball coach in his mid-70’s, became a victim of age discrimination as he was relieved of his duties in early September and replaced with “someone younger” to rebuild the program. Although it is not a topic regularly discussed in the media, age discrimination happens every single day, even in Knoxville and the East Tennessee area. But what is age discrimination? How do you know if you have been a victim of age discrimination?
We often brush off gender discrimination as something that would never happen in 2018. However, sex and gender discrimination is still very prevalent in today’s workplace. 42% of women in the United States have faced some type of gender discrimination on the job. Gender discrimination can even happen here in Knoxville and the East Tennessee area. But what is sex and gender discrimination? How do you know if you have been a victim of this type of discrimination?
Pregnancy discrimination involves treating a woman (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because of childbirth, pregnancy, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth.
Many millions of US citizens are physical or mentally disabled, and just like those belonging to minority race, religion and gender groups, they continue to face discrimination both socially and within the workplace.
Divorce can be difficult, but finding a local Knoxville divorce attorney to help shouldn’t be. The attorneys at Nelson Law Group are experienced in family law, which includes divorce, child support, and child custody. A locally based company here in Knoxville, TN – Nelson Law Groups team always looks forward to helping their fellow community. They will be able to assist you in every step of the divorce process and, most importantly, protect your rights!
Most people know that the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employment discrimination based on a disability. But what does this mean really? Does this mean I can never be fired regardless of how disabled I am?
There have been a lot of stories in the news lately about sexual harassment in the workplace. Very rich, very powerful men have been exposed (no pun intended) for their behavior – Roger Ailes, Bill Cosby, and Harvey Weinstein just to name a few. But most of us know that sexual harassment is not committed by only the Hollywood elites or media moguls. Theirs are the stories that make headlines, but sexual harassment happens in workplaces throughout Knoxville and East Tennessee. But what is sexual harassment, really? I mean, what does the law say it is? The answer may surprise you.
Not all legal issues happen in the workplace or public eye. Sometimes they are private, personal conflicts that people face in their everyday lives. Issues like these – such as divorce, alimony, or child support – can be some of the hardest challenges to face. Issues like these are usually called “family law”. Family law is very serious, and something that Nelson Law Group does not take lightly. Below are some of the most common questions and answers about family law.
Insurance defense attorneys work to minimize the amount paid by the insured party and company while also protecting the rights of the insured and insurer during legal proceedings. By having experienced legal counsel, both the policyholder and the company can keep their costs to a minimum and ensure that the policyholder’s premium remains reasonable and affordable.
Non-compete agreements are documents signed by an employee, whether at the beginning or sometime during the employment with a company, promising not to work in the same competing industry, within a certain location, or work for specific employers for a defined period of time after the current employment ends.
Being charged with a crime can be a frightening and confusing experience. The court system and process behind a criminal case can be difficult to understand.
Whether your role is alleged perpetrator, family member, or victim, you have a high likelihood of encountering the criminal defense system at some point in your life. The most important asset to have is a good criminal defense attorney.
Finding yourself in a courtroom or in front of a judge can be an intimidating experience. Your case depends on whether you present yourself in a good light.
If you are going through a legal process that seems overwhelming and intimidating, mediation may be your solution. Allowing a neutral third party to assist in resolving conflict through the use of negotiation techniques and communication, acts as a huge advantage when faced with disputing parties.
If you’ve been discriminated against in the workplace and have reported it to the relevant authorities, there are certain things following the incident, that you should and shouldn’t do, both if you are still employed, or if your position has been terminated: