Employment Discrimination

If you are experiencing discrimination at work, it’s important to choose an attorney who has the skills and experience to fight for you. After all, your job may be at stake in the outcome of your case.

At the law firm of Monsees & Mayer, P.C. we know how important your job is. Our lawyers will work hard to resolve employment disputes quickly and favorably. If you have been terminated unlawfully, we will seek the maximum compensation for everything you have lost. Call 816-361-5555 to discuss your legal issue with one of our experienced lawyers.

Discrimination based on sex, pregnancy, race, age, national origin, or religion is a degrading experience. It is also illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended) and under the Missouri Human Rights Act.

Discrimination in the workplace can take many forms. Examples include:

• Discrimination in Hiring
• Discrimination in Promotion
• Discrimination in Pay
• Termination Based on Your Status
• Sexual Harassment
• Reduction in Force
• Breach of a Contract of Employment

It is also illegal for your employer to retaliate against you for exercising a right of the workplace, such as:

• Filing or Reporting a Discrimination or Harassment Claim
• Supporting Another’s Discrimination Claim
• Filing for Workers’ Compensation
• Reporting Employer Misconduct to Government Agencies,
  • Sometimes referred to as “whistleblower” cases
• Filing an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Complaint

You should never allow a problem at work to linger. The adverse actions you are experiencing could get worse and lead to termination. We offer a free and confidential consultation for our potential clients; we will discuss the problems you are experiencing and explain what we can do to remedy the situation.