If you believe that you have been victim to discrimination at work, it is important that you know what your rights are. In addition, depending on how complex the case is, you may need to hire an experienced attorney who is focused on that field of law. Attorney Karen DeSoto offers the following insights.
What is the Scope of an Attorney?
An employment discrimination attorney will better be able to assess the validity of a claim, and define the strategy to move forward.
● Assess Whether the Employer Discriminated Against You
For illegal discrimination to take place, the incident(s) need to fall under a category that is protected by the federal or state anti-discrimination laws. Not all categories are obvious and therefore require the expertise of an attorney that understands the subtlety, nuances and interpretations in this area of the law.
● Gather and Present Evidence that Supports your Claim
Proving the intent of your employer, superiors, coworkers, or anyone who discriminated against you at work can be tricky, especially since most people will not admit their bias. Your attorney will help gather evidence by subpoenaing key documents, taking depositions of witnesses and obtaining the right testimonies to help your case.
● Help Run a Cost-Benefit Analysis
This is one of the biggest advantages of hiring an attorney. He or she will be able to walk you through the strong and weak points of your case, highlight the expenses and the amount of damages you can actually recover if you win.
Finally, your attorney will be able to layout your options and give you a correct perspective on where you stand in your discrimination case.
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