Rockville, Maryland, Small Business and Larger Corporate Employment Law AttorneyTitle VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Equal Pay Act (EPA), and the Americans With Disability Act (ADA) all prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or retaliation for opposing job discrimination, filing a charge or participating in proceedings under the laws. The Family and Medical Leave Act and Fair Labor Standards Act are increasingly fertile grounds for lawsuits Charges are usually initially filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The laws cover all private employers, state and local government employers, and educational institutions that employ 15 or more individuals, except for ADEA, which covers employers with 20 or more employees. These laws also cover private and public employment agencies, labor organizations, and joint labor management committees controlling apprenticeship and training. The EEOC offers a free mediation program. The program is voluntary at all states of the process. Neutral mediators provide employers and charging parties the opportunity to reach mutually agreeable solutions. For more information, contact an employment lawyer at Farber Legal. We offer an initial consultation at a discounted fee. We represent clients in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., area, including Rockville and North Bethesda. |
