State and federal laws prohibit an employer from discriminating against an employee based on his or her race or national origin. Despite these laws, discrimination and harassment based on race are still an unfortunate reality in many workplaces.
In Cleveland, the lawyers of Caryn Groedel & Associates Co., LPA, stand up for the rights of employees throughout northeast Ohio who been victims of this illegal treatment. With more than 50 years of combined experience, our lawyers will work hard to fight for your rights and help you obtain justice in your particular situation.
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Race discrimination and harassment in the workplace can take many forms. If you have been disciplined for violating a policy that was not applied to other employees, passed over for a promotion, wrongfully terminated, or subjected to unwanted and unwelcome jokes or gestures because of your race or national origin, you may have the right to pursue a case against your supervisor and/or your employer.
Reaching out to an attorney for help with an employment matter can be a difficult decision. You may be afraid that you will face retaliation from your employer, or perhaps even lose your job. When you come into our office for help, advice or because you would like us to represent you, we will take the time to address your concerns and explain your legal rights and options in language you will understand.
Our Cleveland race and national origin discrimination attorneys have a deep understanding of the various state and federal laws that may apply in your situation, including Ohio state law and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We will be creative in developing a legal strategy tailored to the unique facts of your particular employment situation. Because our attorneys think outside of the box, we are often able to successfully handle challenging cases that other attorneys have rejected. As skilled trial lawyers, we are not in a hurry to "settle" our clients' legal claims. We look forward to vindicating the rights of our client at trial — in a court of law.
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To schedule a consultation with one of our lawyers, call 440-681-8504 or 1-800-581-4379. You may also contact us on-line.
