Employee Rights in Durham, NC

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Let Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group, P.A., Fight for Your Rights Throughout North Carolina

Each year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) receives over 75,000 complaints of employers unlawfully discriminating against their employees. The EEOC serves as the main federal agency tasked with preventing unlawful discrimination in the workplace. If you were treated unfairly in the workplace due to your race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or in some other unethical way, it is important to seek justice. With over 40  combined years of legal experience, our Durham employment lawyers at Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group, P.A., stand ready to fight for you.

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Discrimination & North Carolina Law

Being able to work without harassment or discrimination is not only important, it’s essential. In the State of North Carolina, all of the standard EEOC rules apply.

Can I Sue for Discrimination at Work in North Carolina?

You can enforce a discrimination claim by filing a lawsuit in court. Most causes of action must be brought within 180 days of discrimination, but there are some that have shorter or longer deadlines. Often, the first step will be to file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC, and our employment lawyers regularly assist clients before the EEOC and throughout the EEOC’s investigative process. Other situations may call for different approaches and Kornbluth Ginsberg can help you understand your rights and determine the steps you need to take to protect them.

Remedying Damages Caused by Unlawful Discrimination

Unfortunately, discrimination in the workplace may lead to unequal pay, treating people differently because of a protected characteristic (such as their race or gender etc.), termination, or may even cause an employee to leave due to an unsafe, hostile environment. When this occurs, the employee may be able to sue the employer for the wages they would have received had they remained employed.

You may be able to obtain damages such as:

  • Lost wages and benefits, including back pay for money lost due to discrimination
  • Court expenses and other legal fees
  • Damages caused by emotional pain and loss of reputation
  • Punitive damages to prevent the employer from repeating their unlawful behavior
  • Reinstatement to your position

Damages are different in every case and our attorneys can assist you with understanding these complex issues. With the help of Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group, P.A., you can take comfort knowing your case is in good hands. Call us today to get started planning your case. During your consultation, we will help you better understand your case and how to make the best use of the legal options available to you.

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