If you have been subjected to discrimination, the assistance of an employment law attorney can be essential to the protection of your legal rights. Rich Daugherty understands the devastating issues arising from illegal employer actions and he has the first-hand experience necessary to fight for your rights.

It is unlawful for employers to discriminate against employees or applicants because of:

• Sex
• Pregnancy
• Race/Color
• National Origin
• Religion
• Disability
• Age

Some of the major Federal and North Carolina laws protecting employees from discrimination:

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race/color, national origin and religion in workplaces with 15 or more employees.

Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA): Prohibits pregnancy discrimination in workplaces with 15 or more employees.

Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA) prohibits discriminatory wage gaps between men and women.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Prohibits disability discrimination in workplaces with 15 or more employees.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Prohibits discrimination against individuals 40 years of age or greater in workplaces with 15 or more employees.

North Carolina Equal Employment Practices Act: Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap in workplaces with 15 or more employees.

North Carolina Persons With Disabilities Protection Act (PDA): Prohibits disability discrimination in workplaces with 15 or more employees.

The public policy of North Carolina also provides protection to employees subjected to discrimination based on sex, race/color, national origin, religion, age and disability by employers with 15 or more employees.

Discrimination by employers may include adverse actions such as:

• Refusal to Hire
• Harassment
• Demotion
• Denial of a promotion
• Transfer
• Disciplinary Warnings
• Isolation
• Reduction of pay or benefits
• Denial of equal pay and benefits
• Job reassignment
• Termination

If you suspect that you have been discriminated against for any of the above reasons, contact Rich Daugherty today. He is experienced in representing clients who have been victims of discrimination in the workplace and will fight to protect your rights. You are strongly encouraged to talk with an attorney before you file any discrimination claim with the government due to the uniqueness of your case. Also, the deadlines associated with making claims are very strict and must be met in order to avoid losing your rights altogether.

He can arrange for a free initial phone conference at no charge. He represents clients throughout North Carolina and is available to meet with prospective clients outside of Chapel Hill as circumstances permit. Evening appointments are also available.