Providence Employment Discrimination Lawyers

• Have you been discriminated against by your employer because of your race or national origin? Have you been denied employment because you are African American, Asian, Hispanic, or were born in another country? Does your employer refuse to hire non-English speaking employees?
• Were most of the employees who were terminated in a layoff or reduction in force older than 40? Does your employer consistently promote younger employees, who are paid less money than older workers?
• Are you a woman who is paid less than men in the same company, who perform the same type of work? Have you been discriminated against because of your pregnancy or the birth of a child?
• Are you disabled and has your employer has refused to provide reasonable accommodations which would allow you to perform the functions of your job? Have you suffered other harm as a result of disability discrimination?
• Are you required to participate in or not participate in certain religious activities as a condition of employment? Does your employer refuse to make reasonable accommodations to allow you to practice your religion?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be a victim of illegal employment discrimination, which is a violation of both Rhode Island and federal law. To schedule a consultation with an experienced employment discrimination lawyer, contact our Providence law office.

Fighting for Employees Discriminated Against Based on Race, Sex, Military Service, Age, Religion, National Origin, or Disability

At Robinson & Clapham, our lawyers have a combined 50 years of experience fighting for the rights of employees and pursuing compensation for workers harmed by illegal employment discrimination. Illegal discrimination in the workplace can take many forms, including:

Race discrimination: including blatant racial discrimination such as refusing to interview or hire individuals of a certain race, as well as more subtle discrimination such as company hiring requirements and recruiting activity which have a disparate impact on people of a certain race, without a valid business reason.

Sex discrimination: including sexual harassment, discrimination against men or women in hiring, firing, promotion and other conditions and benefits of employment, equal pay, and sexual orientation discrimination.

Age Discrimination: The Age Discrimination in Employment Age (ADEA) prohibits discrimination based on age and protects workers who are at least 40 years of age. The ADEA protects older workers from unfair employment practices that have a disproportionate negative impact on older employees, as well as outright age bias by an employer who does not hide its preference for younger employees.

Religious Discrimination: includes requiring employees to participate in a religious practice or refrain from practicing their religion as a condition of employment. Unless it would cause undue hardship, an employer must make reasonable accommodations which allow employees freedom of religion.

Military Discrimination: The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) provides employment protection and other benefits to veterans and employees who choose to serve their country in the military. To find out if you have a right to reemployment after a period of active duty in the military, contact our discrimination lawyers as soon as possible.

Disability Discrimination: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment. A disability is defined as physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. A disabled person is a person who has a history or record of such impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment. Disabled workers are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the workplace.

National Origin Discrimination: Workers have a right to be treated fairly in the workplace regardless of their first language, accent, country of origin, ethnic or cultural background, or nationality.

At the law firm of Robinson & Clapham, we are committed to offering personal attention and practical solutions to workers in employment discrimination claims. Our employment discrimination lawyers have a combined 50 years of experience advocating zealously for employees subjected to discrimination in Providence, Kent, Bristol, and Washington counties and throughout Rhode Island.

If you have suffered discrimination while on the job, you are entitled to just compensation and a welcoming work environment. We are dedicated to helping our clients recover the compensation they deserve.

You Must Act Quickly to Protect Your Rights - Contact a Lawyer Now

There are time limits which must be met in order to preserve your right to seek legal damages for discrimination. Under the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, you must take action within 180 days of the discriminatory act. Other state and federal laws may provide different statutes of limitation.

If you think you have been discriminated against based on age, race, religion, national origin, sex, military service, age, pregnancy, disability or sexual orientation, contact our Providence law firm to schedule an initial consultation with a discrimination lawyer. We are available by appointment during evening and weekend hours.