Race, Religious & National Origin Discrimination

Rockville, Maryland, Race, Religious, and National Origin Discrimination Attorney

In our post-9/11 world, race, religious, and national origin discrimination are becoming more prevalent in the workplace. Much of this discrimination is based on clothing styles and appearances. Head gear, turbans, veils, beards and dreadlocks, which might have a religious connotation, are banned by some employers. Some employees are fired for their accents or for not speaking English, even when speaking English is not a requirement of the job. Others are fired or disciplined for religious observances, such as leaving work early for Sabbath.

At Farber Legal in Rockville/North Bethesda, Maryland, our lawyer represent employees and employers in race, religious, and national origin discrimination and harassment cases throughout Maryland and the Washington, D.C., area. Our lawyer can advise you about whether you have a discrimination case and guide you through the steps to protect your rights. We represent many immigrants, including Indians, Muslims, Hispanics, and Africans (who are often treated differently from African Americans). We offer an initial consultation at a discounted fee. Attorney Mindy Farber is fluent in Spanish.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects individuals against employment discrimination on the basis of race and color, as well as national origin, sex, or religion.

It is unlawful to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his/her race or color with regard to hiring, termination, promotion, compensation, job training, or any other term, condition, or privilege of employment. Title VII also prohibits employment decisions based on stereotypes and assumptions about abilities, traits, or the performance of individuals of certain racial groups. Title VII prohibits both intentional discrimination and neutral job policies that disproportionately exclude minorities and that are not job related.

Religious Discrimination

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their religion in hiring, firing, and other terms and conditions of employment. The Act also requires employers to reasonably accommodate the religious practices of an employee or prospective employee, unless to do so would create an undue hardship upon the employer (see also 29 CFR§ 1605). Flexible scheduling, voluntary substitutions or swaps, job reassignments and lateral transfers are examples of accommodating an employee's religious beliefs.

The prevailing party in a discrimination case is often awarded attorney's fees. If you feel you have been discriminated against based on your race, religion, or national origin, contact an employment discrimination lawyer at Farber Legal. We represent clients in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., area, including Rockville and North Bethesda.