Discrimination Claims

Practice Description

In order to keep you and your company protected from lawsuits involving discrimination claims in Atlanta, it is important to know what the laws are regarding discrimination and what practices to avoid to keep your company legally safe. If an employee raises a discrimination against your Atlanta company, it is important to get in touch with an experienced discrimination claims attorney as soon as possible. These cases are often publicized by the media, and your company’s reputation could be unfairly tarnished.

At Andersen, Tate & Carr, our team of skilled discrimination claims attorneys has years of experience handling discrimination cases in the Atlanta area. We will use our extensive knowledge of Georgia’s discrimination laws to ensure that your company’s rights are protected during any legal proceedings, and we will fight tirelessly to keep your company’s reputation and public image respected.

Types of Discrimination Claims Made in Atlanta

There are many different types of discrimination claims that employees can make against their employers. Some of the most popular claims that are made in Atlanta involving discrimination include:

• Disability Discrimination: According to Georgia Code § 34-6A-4, no Atlanta employer is allowed to discriminate against any person with any kind of physical or mental disability when they are considering that person for potential employment. However, if the person’s disability makes them unfit for the position they are being considered for, then deciding to go with a more qualified applicant does not qualify as discrimination.

• Gender Discrimination: According to Georgia Code § 34-5-3, every Atlanta employer must pay each employee the same amount for completing the same tasks. No employee should be paid less based on their gender. However, if two employees are performing different tasks, their wages can be different. Gender discrimination claims arise when one employee receives less pay than their co-worker specifically because of their gender.

• Age Discrimination: According to Georgia Code § 34-1-2, it is illegal for Atlanta employers to not fairly consider someone for a position because of their age. If someone is between 40 and 70, they have the same rights as someone younger than them and must be treated the same way.

There are plenty of other types of discrimination claims that occur on a regular basis in Atlanta. In order to avoid the costly lawsuits that often accompany discrimination cases, it is important that everyone in your company understands these laws and abides by them at all times. It only takes one employee to make a discriminatory action, and then your whole company could be negatively impacted.

Contact Our Team of Experienced Atlanta Discrimination Claims Attorneys Today

If you or your company has had a discrimination claim filed against you by one of your past or present employees in the Atlanta area, it is imperative that you get reach out to our team of skilled discrimination claims attorneys as soon as possible. At Andersen, Tate & Carr, our knowledgeable employment law attorneys have handled countless discrimination cases for our clients, and we always work hard to defend our clients’ rights and interests.

On the other hand, if you are an employee that feels that your company has discriminated against you in any way, we would love to represent you during any kind of discrimination case. Our dedicated attorneys have years of experience handling both sides of discrimination claims, and we make it our goal to get our clients the compensation they deserve. If you are an employer or employee with any sort of legal matter involving discrimination in Atlanta, contact our firm today for a free, no-obligation consultation to learn how we can help you.