In spite of the civil rights advances that have been made in Phoenix and across the nation throughout the past century, it is still relatively common for workers to be treated less favorably than their peers due to employment discrimination. If you have been mistreated as a result of your race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, military service, or in retaliation for engaging in protected activity, a Phoenix employment discrimination lawyer can help you throughout the process of seeking compensation and other remedies. A knowledgeable attorney will have a deep understanding of the state and federal employment laws and will be able to apply their expertise to your case in order to secure the best possible results.

Have You Faced Discrimination in the Workplace?

Discrimination in the workplace occurs when a worker receives less favorable treatment as a result of their membership in a protected class. It is against federal law for employers to discriminate against employees in any aspect of employment, including the interview process, assigning jobs and schedules, granting bonuses or commissions, promotions, and even termination. Your employer is also responsible for protecting you from workplace discrimination committed by your supervisors and coworkers.

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Protected Classes in the United States

Federal civil rights laws make it unlawful for employers to discriminate against employees on the basis of race, religion, national origin, genetic information (including family medical history), disability, or age (for those over 40 years of age). It is also illegal to discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.

Employment Discrimination Examples

Some examples of how an employer might discriminate in the workplace include:

• Posting employment ads in which the employer states that they are only seeking one type of worker (such as only seeking men, women who do not have children, or workers under 40 for an open position)
• Refusing to hire a worker due to their sexual orientation or gender identity
• Passing up a female worker for a promotion in favor of male employees with less experience or qualifications
• Refusing to hire or firing a worker because they are pregnant
• Allowing employees to make discriminatory jokes about a coworker, creating a hostile workplace
• Denying an employee the same compensation and benefits as other employees because they are over the age of 40
• Passing up disabled workers for certain jobs in order to not have to provide reasonable accommodations that can help them do the job
• Displaying images or symbols in the workplace that are commonly found offensive by individuals of a certain race or religion
• Making unwanted sexual advances toward an employee or offering workplace benefits in exchange for sexual favors