Many times potential clients ask me whether it is necessary to hire a lawyer to file a complaint or charge with the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission). While having an attorney involved during the EEOC process is not necessary, in many circumstances, meeting with and retaining an experienced employment lawyer prior to filing your EEOC… Read More
Mississippi Grocery Store to Pay $325,000 to Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
The Birmingham, Alabama office of the EEOC recently announced that a Jackson, Mississippi grocery store has agreed to pay $325,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the government. The EEOC reached a settlement agreement with Venture Inc., which operates a Save-A-Lot grocery store in Jackson. In addition to the monetary settlement, the agreement also… Read More
So I have been discriminated against by my employer, what now?
Whether it be race, age, gender discrimination or sexual harassment, how an employee handles a discrimination issue from the beginning can make all the difference. It can impact not only your career but also the successfulness of a lawsuit should one become necessary. While there is no standard procedure that applies to all circumstances, there are a… Read More