Employment Discrimination Attorneys
Equal employment opportunity law is a crucial aspect of employment and labor law. Are you an employer concerned with whether you need to implement an affirmative action program? Are you an employee concerned that your rights to equal employment are being infringed?
If you are concerned with these issues, it is important to speak to a knowledgeable and experienced attorney who will ensure compliance with important regulations. Contact our Dallas equal employment opportunity attorneys today.
Texas Affirmative Action Law Firm
Affirmative action is any program that grants preferences to minorities or women in training, hiring or promotions. Usually, affirmative action is adopted voluntarily by an employer to remedy past proven discrimination in the workplace.
Once a history of discrimination has been established, the employer may implement a plan designed to increase the number of women or minorities in the workplace. Importantly, the employer may not adopt a plan that is unnecessarily weighted against white or male employees. For example, the plan cannot require that white or male employees be fired so that they may be replaced by women or minorities or that only minorities or women may be promoted or hired.
Affirmative action may also be court-ordered to remedy proven discrimination or be required under federal law in certain cases. Our equal employment opportunity law attorneys are skilled at developing and implementing affirmative action plans to ensure compliance.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The EEOC is a federal agency that oversees equal employment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act and the Equal Pay Act.
The EEOC involves issues of discrimination based on:
- Age
- Disability
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- National origin and race
- Pregnancy
- Religion
- Retaliation
- Gender and sexual harassment
The Dallas employment attorneys at Fell & Wood, LLP handle EEOC cases including investigations, administrative hearings, mediation, litigation and appeals.
Schedule a Free Initial Consultation with a Dallas Employment Lawyer
Our equal employment opportunity attorneys, Greg Fell and Robert Wood, have a combined 30-plus years of experience advocating on behalf of clients and ensuring compliance with state and federal employment regulations. Robert Wood has been Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law since 2001.
We represent our clients with passion, energy, sound judgment, and integrity. If you are seeking lawyers who will advocate aggressively to protect your rights, contact our Dallas Texas employment lawyers online or call us at 972-488-8177 for an in-person or telephone consultation. Most cases can be handled on a contingency fee so that you only pay attorney fees if a recovery is obtained.
