Why should I call a Georgia employment discrimination attorney?

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII): Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.
• The Pregnancy Disability Act of 1978 (PDA): The PDA prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA): The ADEA prohibits employment discrimination against persons 40 years of age or older.
• The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA): The ADA prohibits employment discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are a victim of employment discrimination or workplace harassment, you may be protected by additional state or federal discrimination laws.  That is why it is always important to speak with an experienced employment discrimination lawyer who can help you identify the specific laws that apply in your case.

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The formal complaint is also known as a charge of discrimination. It must be filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). It must be filed before you can file a employment discrimination lawsuit in court.

In some limited situations your filing deadline may be extended to 300 calendar days if the discrimination you have suffered is also covered by a state or local law.

If you are working for the federal government or applying for a federal job, your deadline is much shorter. In such cases, you must contact your agency's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) counselor within 45 days.

Discrimination cases have strict deadlines. As a result, you should always speak with an employment discrimination law firm as soon as you suffer discrimination in the workplace.

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• Reinstatement, which includes rehiring you or returning you to your old position with full seniority
• Back pay, which includes payment of the wages and benefits you would have earned
• Compensatory damages, which includes payment of your out-of-pocket losses, future money losses, as well as mental anguish and inconvenience
• Punitive or liquidated damages, which includes payment to punish an employer for acting out of malice or reckless indifference
• Attorneys' fees, which includes payment for your attorney's services, witness fees, and other court costs

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Employment lawsuits are also very hard to win without an attorney. The law favors employers. The law requires you to prove that your employer's discrimination was serious and discriminatory.

An experienced employment discrimination lawyer will explain the rules and help protect your rights.

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Securing a lawyer early on will give your legal team the opportunity to design a legal strategy, secure critical evidence, interview witnesses, and build the best case.

Workplace discrimination laws have very short and strict deadlines. If you miss a deadline by even one day your case may be lost.

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