Discrimination Legal Questions

If he is really disabled, and should be living in a better place, perhaps you should negotiate for the money, and at the same time try to get him more appropriate housing, which he might get at public expense.  As to the specific question you asked, there is little you can do except respond to the landlord's complaints, and call the police at the time of any confrontation.... Read More

You may have a claim for national origin discrimination if there is either direct evidence (statements by the decision maker about the claimant evincing national origin bias), or indirect evidence. Indirect evidence can consist of a showing that you were qualified for the position, were in the protected category (foreign national origin), were replaced by someone who is not in the protected category, and the employer's reason(s) for your non-selection are false and a mere pretext for national origin discrimination. It helps if the decision maker is not in the same protected category as the claimant. This answer is given in accordance with the laws of Virginia and may not be applicable in any other state.  It should not be construed as legal advice, as that would require a more thorough analysis of all of the facts involved in a specific case.  If you need further information or assistance, please feel free to contact my office for a consultation. ... Read More

The answer to your question, "Is it legal to give one person in the office a raise but deny another person the same raise?" is...Absolutely!.  In fact, it happens all the time.  Raises can be given to employees for any number of reasons, performance, cost of living adjustments, etc. Raises don't have to be equally applied across the company.  However, if you can demonstrate that you were denied a raise that was given to a similarly situated employee, because of age, race, gender, national origin or sexual orientation, then you might have a claim for discrimination.  If you believe you have been discriminated against by your employer because you are a member of a protected class, you should contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and ask them to investigate your case. If you wish to speak to an attorney, contact the Indianapolis Injury Attorneys at Goodin Abernathy, LLP for a free consultation.... Read More