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HOW TO CHOOSE AN EMPLOYMENT LAWYER
NEW HAMPSHIRE RACE DISCRIMINATION CHECKLIST
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Race discrimination happens frequently in New Hampshire and is a form of unlawful employment discrimination. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, there were approximately 34,000 complaints of race-based discrimination filed in the United States for 2008.
What is Race Discrimination?
A person is protected against employment discrimination based on race and color.
Employment opportunities cannot be denied any person because of his/her racial group or perceived racial group, his/her race-linked characteristics (e.g., hair texture, color, facial features), or because of his/her marriage to or association with someone of a particular race or color. This means that employers cannot make employment decisions based on stereotypes and assumptions about abilities, traits, or the performance of individuals of certain racial groups.
It is unlawful to discriminate against any individual in regard to recruiting, hiring and promotion, transfer, work assignments, performance measurements, the work environment, job training, discipline and discharge, wages and benefits, or any other term, condition, or privilege of employment.
Race protections include:
RECRUITING, HIRING AND
ADVANCEMENT
Job requirements must be uniformly and consistently
applied to persons of all races and colors.
HARASSMENT/HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT
This can include offensive conduct, such as racial or ethnic slurs, racial “jokes,” derogatory comments, or other verbal or physical conduct based on an individual’s race/color. The conduct has to be unwelcome and offensive, and has to be severe or pervasive. Employers are required to take appropriate steps to prevent and correct unlawful harassment. Likewise, employees are responsible for reporting harassment at an early stage to prevent its escalation.
COMPENSATION AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT TERMS, CONDITIONS AND PRIVILEGES
Race or color discrimination may not be the basis for differences in pay or benefits, work assignments, performance evaluations, training, discipline or discharge, or any other area of employment.
SEGREGATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES
Violations can occur where employees who belong to a protected group are segregated by physically isolating them from other employees or from customer contact. In addition, employers may not assign employees according to race or color. It is also illegal to exclude members of one group from particular positions or to group or categorize employees or jobs so that certain jobs are generally help by members of a certain protected group.
If you have been victimized by race discrimination on the job, our race discrimination lawyers will fight to protect your rights. Many lawyers claim to have employment law experience. Also, some law firms try to have it both ways and represent employers and employees. Our loyalty is simple – we represent employees.
We understand the sensitive and difficult nature of these cases and the emotional upset caused by the discrimination. We are dedicated to providing victims of race discrimination with dignity and respect. For many reasons it can be difficult for victims to decide to report the discrimination and pursue their legal claims. Time is of the essence because discrimination cases have strict time limits in order to pursue such claims.
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The attorneys at Douglas, Leonard & Garvey have years of experience in representing victims of race discrimination. Many lawyers claim to have experience in race discrimination cases. It is important to choose a skilled and experienced race discrimination lawyer who frequently represents race discrimination victims. Our guide,
How to Choose an Employment
Lawyer, provides answers to some questions you may have about
hiring the right attorney for your case. Our
Video Library or
FAQ may answer more of your questions.
With our years of experience representing race discrimination
victims, we will get you through the legal process and fight for
your rights. Please call us for a free and confidential
consultation at 1-800-240-1988 or complete our
contact form
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Douglas, Leonard & Garvey, P.C. attorneys represent clients in courts throughout New Hampshire, including Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Salem, Rochester, Portsmouth, Laconia, Plymouth, Franklin, Keene, Lebanon, Littleton, Hampton, Hooksett, Derry, Claremont, Goffstown, North Conway, Exeter, Durham, Plaistow, Henniker, Newport, Milford, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Bow, Hopkinton. We also represent clients in all counties, including Merrimack County, Belknap County, Carroll County, Cheshire County, Coos County, Grafton County, Hillsborough County, Rockingham County, Strafford County and Sullivan County.
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taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This
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viewing of this information does not constitute, an attorney-client
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