Seattle Civil Rights Violations in the Work Place

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A Seattle Civil Rights Lawyer Protecting Your Rights at Work

Standing up for you

One of the most important jobs that any attorney has is to be an advocate for our clients. Especially if the violation occurred at the behest of a boss, the civil rights victim can feel powerless and helpless. At The Law Firm of Kallis & Associates P.C., we fight back for you. We understand you are afraid to lose your job, but we also know you do not deserve to work under unequal or unfair conditions. Let us stand up for your rights.

What rights do I have at work?

No matter where you work or what your job entails, your status as a valuable employee gives you certain civil rights. Our law firm is firmly committed to protecting all your rights:

A safe work environment. Whether you work in an office or at a construction site, no one should have to take unreasonable risks while performing a job. Dimly lit parking garages, insufficient safety equipment and a grueling schedule can all be examples of an unsafe work environment.
A harassment–free workplace. There is nothing wrong with a good-natured joke, but this type of conduct can cross the line and become psychologically abusive if the harassment is based on age, race, gender, national origin or religion. If you have complained and sought human resources remedies, but the conduct has not stopped, it is time for an attorney to intervene.
A discrimination–free workplace. Do you think you are the only one who lost a promotion or did not receive a raise due to your ethnicity, religion or gender? Think again. If your supervisor is not making decisions based solely on the ability or inability of the worker, something is seriously wrong. Don’t just hope things get better. Take action and let us help.
Privacy. Does your boss read your incoming and outgoing emails, whether or not he or she is cc’d on them? Does your boss listen in on your phone calls without telling you? Do you have a secure space to store your personal effects while you are at work? If you feel your right to privacy has been violated, we listen to your individual circumstances and help you determine if you have a claim.

What laws are in place to protect workers?

Workers had few protections 150 years ago. Among the first changes to appear were the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Later laws addressed specific types of discrimination, including the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination Act. A Seattle civil rights lawyer can help you understand which specific legal protections apply to your individual situation.

Speak to an attorney committed to better Seattle workplaces
The Law Firm of Kallis & Associates P.C. is dedicated to protecting civil rights in the workplace. We aggressively represent you at every phase of your lawsuit. Contact a Seattle civil rights and employment law attorney today for a free consultation to discuss your case at 408.971.4655 or online.