After defending this country, veterans should be able to return to work as civilians and resume their lives without fear of mistreatment or harassment due to their veteran status. Unfortunately, discrimination against veterans in the workplace is alarmingly common.
If you believe you experienced discrimination at your job because of your status as a veteran, a seasoned workplace discrimination attorney can advise you of your legal rights. A Sacramento veteran discrimination lawyer at Erkel Law, P.C. can help you seek fair compensation in a lawsuit.
Workplace discrimination occurs when people receive unfair treatment because they are veterans. Sometimes, a supervisor or other employees might disagree with a war, a conflict, or a battle a worker was a part of while in the military, or an employer might not want to deal with the perceived hassle of hiring and employing a veteran. Some of the types of workplace discrimination that veterans experience include:
An attorney in Sacramento knows how to help veterans who face many different types of discriminatory treatment.
Veterans are eligible for protection and help under state and federal laws. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) states that workplaces may not discriminate against workers who have disabilities when it comes to hiring, termination, or promotion decisions. In addition, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) states that employers cannot discriminate against veterans even if they have disabilities. Veterans of the National Guard or Reserves must be able to return to the same or a similar job when they return from service. A skilled Sacramento legal professional at Erkel Law, P.C. can meet with a veteran to let them know whether the ADA or USERRA could help them.
Veterans who experience discrimination in the workplace could receive different types of legal remedies, depending on their circumstances.
A lawyer can help a veteran recover the pay they should have received. For instance, if the veteran did not receive a job offer or a pay raise, they could obtain pay. The veteran could also seek money to compensate them for the period when they had no job.
If appropriate, an attorney might also be able to get a veteran reinstated to their old job or placed into the promotion that the veteran should have received.
A Sacramento attorney might also be able to pursue compensation for the emotional damages the discrimination caused the veteran, such as for their mental anguish.
In certain situations, veterans can pursue punitive damages to punish their employer and deter other employers from discriminating against veterans.
A knowledgeable lawyer at Erkel Law, P.C. can negotiate for a strong settlement or fight for a fair damages award in court.
Veterans deserve fair treatment. If you believe your employer mistreated you because of your veteran status, you need help.
Call a qualified Sacramento veteran discrimination lawyer at Erkel Law, P.C. who can help you maximize your potential recovery of damages by thoroughly investigating the incidents that led to the claim and detailing how the discrimination has affected your employment.
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