As an employee in the United States, you have certain rights. These include the right to be paid at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, the right to work in an environment free of harassment and discrimination, and the right to take unpaid leave and return to the same or a substantially similar job after the birth of a child. These rights are guaranteed by laws that include the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. In many states, state laws provide additional protections for workers. One example is the Ohio minimum wage of $8.30 per hour.
When your rights are violated in the workplace, you have the right to seek justice and in some cases, financial compensation for your related damages. Work with an experienced employment lawyer to determine the most effective way to handle your claim, because different types of claim are handled by different state and federal agencies.
Our team works with individuals facing the following types of cases:
When you face a rights violation in the workplace, check your employer’s policies. Often, the first party to discuss your concerns with is your supervisor. Human Resources should also be included in this discussion because often, issues can be corrected at this level.
If you cannot resolve your situation by working with your employer, speak with an experienced employment lawyer about your legal options. Depending on the nature of your case, you could file a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Ohio Civil Rights Commission; the Ohio Department of Commerce, or the federal Department of Labor. After an investigation of your case, the government agency may determine an appropriate course of action and facilitate a settlement, which could include:
If you suffered damages because of a violation of your workplace rights, contact our team of Zanesville employment lawyers at Marshall Forman & Schlein LLC today to set up your initial consultation in our office.
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