Discrimination, Harassment and Wrongful Termination
Pennsylvania is an at-will employment state, meaning that employers have wide latitude in hiring and firing. However, employees may have grounds to sue if they were singled out on the basis of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, ethnicity or religion.
Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn, PC, represents both employees and employers in claims of employment discrimination, sexual harassment or wrongful termination. We pursue justice for job applicants or employees who have been unjustly treated and we help companies avert, resolve or defend such lawsuits.
Based in Hazleton, we handle employment litigation in Luzerne County, Schuylkill County, Carbon County, Columbia County, Lackawanna County and throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. Contact us today to discuss your rights and legal remedies.
Employment Discrimination in Northeastern Pennsylvania
- Discrimination — Under federal and state laws, employers cannot target or discriminate against employees of a protected class in any aspect of employment: recruitment and hiring, pay and benefits, job assignments, training, advancement, discipline, transfers, layoffs or termination.
- Failure to accommodate — Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers are obligated to make reasonable accommodations for a worker with a medical, physical or mental health impairment.
- Sexual harassment — Employees are protected from actions by an owner, supervisor, co-worker or client that constitute harassment. This includes sexual assault, unwanted advances, inappropriate touching, lewd comments, offensive material and other behavior that is threatening, degrading or creates a hostile work environment.
- Wrongful termination — An employee cannot be fired for discriminatory reasons, for taking job-protected leave (FMLA), for filing workers' compensation claims or for whistleblowing on safety violations or illegal practices.
If you believe you were unjustly and illegally treated by an employer, we can help you bring your claim to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and represent you in negotiations or litigation. You may be entitled to back pay, front pay, damages for emotional distress and other compensation.
Employer Counsel and Representation
Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn, PC, provides comprehensive services to businesses of all shapes and sizes. This includes employee matters relating to discrimination, harassment or termination:
- Implementing policies, procedures and handbooks
- Responding appropriately to employee complaints
- Discreet settlement of claims against the company
- Vigorous defense of employee lawsuits
- Compliance the ADA, FMLA or other employment laws
- Advice on terminating, transferring or disciplining a particular employee
E-mail us or call us at 570-861-5905 to arrange a consultation with our Hazleton employment discrimination attorney.
