Providing Legal Support in Your Fight Against Discrimination
Under federal law, employers and other professionals cannot discriminate based on a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
We have in-depth knowledge of federal and state anti-discrimination statutes. Our lawyers can evaluate your case and help you fight for your rights.
Employment Discrimination
Our firm understands the broad range of anti-discrimination employment statutes. We can help you with:
- Employment discrimination actions (Title VIII and Section 1983)
- Failure to grant Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or other appropriate medical leave complaints
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims
- Gender discrimination in the workplace
- Racial bias
- Sexual harassment
- General employment discrimination -
The first step in fighting your discrimination claim is to file an initial complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). They are the federal agency responsible for investigating employment discrimination.
They evaluate your case and then determine whether it is valid. You must file a complaint with the EEOC before you can file a discrimination lawsuit. We can help you with the EEOC process, helping you understand what you need to do and your possible outcome.
Housing Discrimination
You are also protected against housing discrimination. This can include discrimination by:
- Landlords
- Hotel owners or employees
- Realtors
- Home builders
- Contractors
Corish, Hill & Associates can help investigate your housing discrimination claim. We can get witness statements and evaluate the other party for evidence of other claims. Our attorneys can use this evidence to negotiate an appropriate settlement, or take your case to trial.
ADA Discrimination
The Americans with Disabilities Act was created to protect you on many levels, including:
- Employment
- State and local government
- Public accommodations
- Commercial facilities
- Transportation
- Telecommunications
Due to the ADA, many establishments must make accommodations for your disability, including wheelchair ramps, elevators, bathroom modifications and telecommunications equipment for the deaf or hearing impaired.
Our Frederick, Maryland, firm has extensive knowledge of the ADA and how best to protect your rights. We can investigate your discrimination claim. We can gather witness statements, take photos and evaluate the property. We can take use this evidence to negotiate a settlement or take your case to trial.
Free Consultation
To discuss your discrimination case and how we can help you, please call us at 240-566-5210 in Virginia or 240-575-5041 in Maryland for a free consultation. Or you can send us an e-mail.
