Atlanta Workplace Harassment Lawyer

Your employer may not fire you outright but may be creating a hostile environment to goad you into quitting or to punish you because you engaged in a protected activity as a whistleblower if you are not getting your full wages or you are reporting discrimination in the workplace.

A hostile work environment is usually created by harassing target employees. If you are the one targeted, the stress can be unbearable, but other employees will feel it, too, negatively impacting everyone’s workday. It is not only unfair but also illegal. For expert advice on what to do, contact an Atlanta workplace harassment lawyer affiliated with the Feldman Legal Group. Our employment attorneys could guide you through the legal process.

Protection from Harassment in the Workplace

The Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, makes it unlawful for employers to discriminate against and harass select employees regarding pay, privileges, and conditions because of the color of their skin, race, religion they practice, or national origin. If an employee is at least 40, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1964 protects them from harassment and discrimination, as does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for people with disabilities. The more recent Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 forbids employers from harassing employees based on genetic information, such as those with gene mutations that make them susceptible to inherited disorders. Our attorneys in Atlanta know these laws and how to apply them to a workplace harassment lawsuit.

What is Harassment in the Workplace?

Harassment is an unpleasant and unwelcome action perpetrated against an employee because of their protected status under federal law. Although minor teasing may be excused, despite it being offensive, conduct can escalate to the unlawful, including:

• A co-worker constantly makes racial slurs or degrading comments toward an employee of color, and management does not stop it
• A non-binary employee is constantly referred to as ‘it’ by the boss
• Management bans head coverings for Muslim women and constantly berates the religion in their presence
• An employer refuses to install wheelchair-accessible ramps in a manufacturing facility where a disabled employee works, and others constantly make fun of the condition
• Management and co-workers call an older co-worker ‘old man’ and leave him out of staff meetings and other events, teasing that old age prevents full participation

Bosses and other employers can be guilty of harassment, but so can the business’s customers and vendors. When harassment becomes severe to the point of abuse and the workplace turns hostile and intimidating, it is time to let the Atlanta lawyers at Feldman Legal Group stop the behavior by filing regulatory complaints and lawsuits.

Remedies for Workplace Harassment

Several avenues are available to remedy workplace harassment, from filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to a civil lawsuit in federal court. An employee can be awarded an injunction demanding the harassment stop, reinstatement if the employee is fired or quits due to the hostile workplace, back pay, additional pay, compensation for emotional trauma, and, in some cases, punitive damages to dissuade the employer from future egregious treatment of employees. A lawyer in Atlanta will work to secure the compensation an employee deserves after enduring workplace harassment.

An Atlanta Workplace Harassment Attorney Fights for Fairness

The law firm you choose to battle a toxic workplace should include attorneys who are deeply dedicated to fairness for those affected by an imbalance of power, including employees who believe they must put up with poor treatment or be fired. Mitchell Feldman has created that culture among the attorneys at the Feldman Legal Group.

Your employer benefits from your talents, and it does not matter what color you are, how old you are, or what your sexual preferences are. You should not be harassed to the point you are intimidated and feel unsafe. We can fight for the dynamic workplace you should expect and get you compensated for what you have endured. The Atlanta workplace harassment lawyers at Feldman Legal Group are waiting to speak with you. Call now to discuss your legal options.