The federal agency that is in charge of investigations of workplace discrimination is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Before taking matters to court, employees who have been discriminated against must file their claim with the EEOC.
In certain instances, intent to discriminate may also be established by using recorded statements by the employer regarding racial issues. Depending on where you file your claim, the procedural laws will vary greatly, and so a Hampton lawyer will help familiarize you with the requirements for your district.
Hampton is located in southeast Virginia, with a population of around 137,500 people. It is considered a major city and a part of the "Hampton Roads" area in Virginia. Neighboring waters include the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
After several years of investigating child pornography cases, Antonio Passaro, a special agent for the Virginia State Police, had been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and asked five times to switch to another division.
The reason was something even his seasoned attorney hadn’t known applied in the case: sovereign immunity, or the government’s shield against being sued.
Most states have laws that are “essentially a copy of the ADA,” said Matt Dietz, litigation director for the Disability Independence Group in Miami.