Bluffton, South Carolina, Discrimination Lawyer
Discrimination in the workplace is illegal under state and federal laws. However, for many workers in South Carolina and Georgia, it is a fact of life, both historically and in the present.
Dale Akins is a lawyer who represents people in South Carolina and Georgia who have been subjected to wrongful termination, harassment or other injustice due to discrimination on the basis of sex, race, age, gender, disability, national origin or religion. Mr. Akins offers a free initial consultation to evaluate your case.
One of the most common types of discrimination in the workplace today is age discrimination. It arises from employers seeking to replace men and women in their 40s and 50s with employees who are younger and cheaper. Often, this happens on a systematic basis within a company. Some of the warning signs include "false" bad performance reviews for older workers and age-related comments from supervisors.
If you are a victim of discrimination at work, the sooner you get a lawyer's advice the better. Discrimination cases are hard to prove. In order to prove a discrimination claim, you will need evidence such as company e-mails, comments from supervisors and a pattern of conduct to prove your case. Witnesses will help corroborate your claims. Your case will be stronger if your lawyer can show:
- The company failed to follow its own policies.
- Personnel files were altered or destroyed.
- Witnesses were intimidated.
Most discrimination and other civil rights cases are handled in Federal Court. If your case is successful, a court may order your employer to pay your attorney's fees.
Free attorney consultation: Contact lawyer Dale Akins, for a consultation about your discrimination case. He handles all discrimination and other employment law cases on a contingency fee basis.
