Employment Discrimination

A civil right is an enforceable right or privilege. Examples of civil rights are freedom of speech, press, assembly, the right to vote, freedom from involuntary servitude, and the right to equality in public places. Discrimination occurs when the civil rights of an individual are denied or interfered with because of their membership in a particular group or class. Statutes such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and Titles VI, VII and IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, have been enacted to prevent discrimination based on a person’s race, sex, religion, age, physical limitation, national origin and in some instances sexual preference. When you consider that employment discrimination lawsuits brought by former employees can result in huge damages awards against employers, it is easy to see why it would be advantageous to seek legal advice from a Board Certified Labor and Employment attorney at O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath.

An attorney who is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Labor and Employment Law must have substantial experience in at least three areas of this field of law. These areas include the National Labor Relations Act, occupational safety and health, equal employment opportunity, wage and hour, and employment-related torts and contracts. Our attorneys’ experience includes the preparation and trial of cases before the federal, state, and administrative courts dealing with federal and state employment and labor law issues.
 

Other Practice Areas

Economic Development Incentives / Employment law / Employment Discrimination
Personal Injury / Constitutional Law / Public Policy Litigation.
School Law and General Public Finance
General Counsel Advice to Governmental Agencies and Subdivisions
Open Government / First Amendment Issues / School Personnel / Construction Litigation