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Bucks County Employment Discrimination Lawyers

State Laws, the Civil Rights Act Defends Victims of Discrimination in Pennsylvania

Discrimination can affect an individual at every stage of work, from the hiring process, to office responsibilities, to termination. As per the Civil Rights Act of 1964, members of a protected class cannot face workplace discrimination based on race, religion, sex, or national origin. Additionally, laws in Pennsylvania have been passed that protect workers from LGBT discrimination in the state. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act also protects pregnant women from termination or discrimination for being pregnant. You or a loved one may have faced discrimination in Bucks County if they were:

  • Constantly singled out or disciplined more harshly; or,
  • Given different responsibilities than other workers;
  • Not hired due to being in a protected class;
  • Terminated or retaliated against.

It is understandable to feel hopeless after facing a termination based on one’s race, religion, or sex, though it is something that one can fight. With the aid of a skilled Bucks County employment lawyer, an employee who believes that they have been wrongfully terminated in Pennsylvania can seek compensation in the form of back pay and even reinstatement into their prior position, among compensation for other damages.

Workers Who Face a Hostile Work Environment

Supervisors are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and address the needs of their workers. However, when supervisors fail to properly monitor their workplaces, a hostile work environment may emerge. Sometimes, the supervisor is even a participant in activities that foster such an environment.

A hostile work environment is not simply office gossip; it is an environment in which harassment and discrimination are the norm. Those who find themselves in such an environment may be afraid to speak out for themselves or others due to retaliation.

Reporting sexual harassment or discrimination takes no small amount of bravery. The Bucks County employment lawyers at The Gold Law Firm P.C. can be the agents of change you need in your workplace. We are not intimidated by harassment or discrimination and can make you feel safe and protected after filing your claim. We advocate for those affected by sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.

Defending Against Sexual Harassment in Bucks County

Despite there being laws at both the state and federal levels, sexual harassment in Pennsylvania is still an issue. Below are some things to look out for if you believe you are the victim of sexual harassment in Bucks County.

  • Constant staring or even blocking an individual’s way.
  • Deliberate, repeated touching or brushing up against another’s body.
  • Pressuring an individual into a date or rendezvous.
  • Sharing of literature or pictures that are sexually suggestive or explicit in nature, and are in no way associated with the job being conducted.

Simple teasing or off-color remarks or jokes may not constitute as sexual harassment, though if they are repeated, especially if the offender was told to stop before, then there may be an actionable claim.

Bucks County Employment Discrimination Lawyers at The Gold Law Firm P.C. Represent Victims of Discrimination in Pennsylvania

If you or someone you love has been the victim of sexual harassment or discrimination in Bucks County, then you know how emotionally draining it can be. At The Gold Law Firm P.C.., we can be the advocates you need at this trying time. Do not let your career and home life suffer because of the misconduct of another; call our Bucks County employment lawyers today to learn more about how we can help. Contact us online, or call our Philadelphia offices at 215-569-1999. We advocate for clients throughout the Delaware Valley, including victims of harassment in Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia County, as well as New Jersey and New York.

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