Employment Discrimination Attorney In NC

Legal practice focused on protecting workplace rights.

Employment Discrimination Attorney In NC

This firm seeks to help individuals who have been discriminated against by their current, former, or desired employer. Some of the areas we practice concern the following federal laws (and related state laws):

 

  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 — prohibits employment discrimination based upon race, color, religion, gender (including transgender status), sexual orientation, or national origin. Employer actions covered by Title VII include failure to hire, firing, pay disparities, promotions, retaliation, and other terms and conditions of employment. The Chambers Law Office assists individuals, including federal employees through the EEO process, with initiating claims at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and, if necessary, continuing their cases in court.
  • Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 — within the employment context, Section 1981 prohibits racial discrimination in contractual relationships. Like Title VII, employer actions covered include hiring, terminations, promotions, and retaliation.
  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 — prohibits age discrimination against individuals 40 years old and older. Prohibited actions include failure to hire, firing, pay disparities, promotions, and benefits. The Chambers Law Office can assist individuals with initiating claims at the EEOC, and if necessary, pursuing their cases in court.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (and Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008) — within the employment context, the ADA/ADAAA prohibits discrimination against individuals with physical or mental disabilities and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations.
  • Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2023) — prohibits employment discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for affected employees.

Employment Discrimination Attorney In North Carolina

Our Process

Document the incident to the best of your ability
and consult with a civil rights attorney to explore
legal options under North Carolina and federal
law. Generally, complaints alleging employment
discrimination must be processed through an
administrative agency before they can be brought
to court.

Although every case is different, sharing your
workplace experiences early with a civil rights
attorney can help the attorney guide you through
each step of the legal process and examine the
appropriate time to seek a remedy.

Depending upon the outcome, your case could
possibly impact others in a positive way. Some
employment discrimination cases are resolved in
federal appellate court, and those results have
the potential to impact people in multiple states
at once. The Chambers Law Office handles
federal appeals in the Fourth and Ninth Circuits.

When you schedule a consultation, The
Chambers Law Office will provide you with a list
of documents that you need to bring in order to
assist with reviewing your potential case.
Common documents include, but are not limited
to, performance improvement plans, termination
letters, and pay stubs.

It can take several months to over a year,
depending upon the court, case complexity, and whether opportunities to resolve the case outside of court are available.

Questions or Concerns?

If you would like to speak with an attorney, please feel free to contact The Chambers Law Office, PLLC.