Work With a Mississippi EEOC Lawyer to Protect Your Employee Rights

Are you getting fewer hours or suffering poor treatment at work? If you suspect you’re dealing with workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, and even wrongful termination, don’t hesitate to talk to our Mississippi EEOC law firm..

At Punchwork Law, we’ve helped many clients across the country with their employment law cases. Through our expertise and immense grit, our team fights to ensure your rights are protected and that you get the compensation you deserve.

A few reasons our clients refer others to us when they need assistance in Mississippi EEOC law include:

Free no-risk legal consultation
Local expertise and in-depth experience with the EEOC
No legalese or technical jargon — we speak to you in clear, direct terms
Team of down-to-earth professionals who genuinely care about what happens to you.

From Southhaven to Biloxi, Punchwork Law helps workers across Mississippi and fiercely defends your rights. Fill out our online form and schedule your free consultation, or contact us at (Mississippi location phone #) for more information.

Why You May Need a Mississippi EEOC Attorney

When you’re facing an employment law case, it’s difficult to know where to start, especially since you’ll eventually have to turn to the authorities. The first step is usually to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the national organization that enforces federal laws against workplace discrimination and unfair treatment.

The process of filing with them is only getting more difficult and time-consuming. Not to mention, you are on a deadline, with only 180 days from the date of your unjust incident to file an official complaint with them.

Also, if your paperwork contains even one error when you file it with the EEOC, the legal process can take longer or may even require you to start over again.

With a Mississippi EEOC lawyer from Punchwork Law, you’ll get all the help you need for your employment law case. We’ll make sure you have a strong case so you get the damages you’re entitled to. Here are some examples of when you should work with a Mississippi EEOC law firm:

After you make a complaint about harassment, your manager may demote you or reduce your work hours for seemingly no reason. If the harassment involves your manager or someone they associate with, this could be considered retaliation, which is illegal.
You’re an hourly employee who is forced to work beyond 40 hours, but you later discover you didn’t receive overtime pay. This is a violation of federal law and may require you to reach out to the EEOC to secure the money you’re owed.
After settling into a new position at a company, you start receiving insults and poor treatment, often based on your race, age, sex, disability, national origin, or religion. Any one of these falls under discrimination, which means you have a worthwhile case to make to the EEOC.

In each of these and many other similar examples, you’ll have to gather evidence and properly file your case without any errors, especially if you want it resolved as soon as possible.

With assistance from one of our Mississippi EEOC attorneys, we’ll not only ensure the strength of your case but also that it gets in front of the EEOC faster than usual. We know how employment law cases go and how to deal with the EEOC, so your case will run smoothly.

Unsure if your case is strong enough to pursue? Talk to us and we’ll help you figure it out. Schedule a free consultation today.

What does the EEOC Do (and How Does It Affect Your Case)?

As we mentioned before, the EEOC enforces federal laws that prevent workplace discrimination and its harmful effects. The organization also investigates complaints of violations involved in hiring, promotion, pay, and termination.

The EEOC’s processes affect your case in that employees are first required to file a complaint with the EEOC before filing a lawsuit against the employers who’ve violated federal law. Here’s how it goes:

Step One: Filing Your Complaint

First, you must file your complaint with the EEOC, along with any evidence you or your legal representatives (like Punchwork Law) have gathered. You must submit the proper paperwork within the 180-day deadline, or your case could get thrown out altogether.

Step Two: The EEOC Investigates

Next, the EEOC will investigate your claim, further gathering any documents and interviewing any witnesses, as well as your employer, to get a full understanding of what happened to you.

Based on all the collected evidence, they will determine whether you have a valid case of discrimination. This can take time, but our Punchwork attorneys know how to keep your case moving forward.

Step 3: Negotiation or Court

Finally, if they agree you’ve suffered discrimination, they may try to resolve the issue through reconciliation between you and your employer (also known as mediation). However, this is voluntary, which means both parties have to agree to negotiate.

If a diplomatic solution isn’t found, then they will provide you with a “Right to Sue” letter. This grants you permission to file a lawsuit against your employer. You can’t file one until you have this letter.

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Our team believes every hardworking individual deserves to do their job without fear of harassment or unfair treatment. We’ll fiercely defend your civil rights and ensure you get the compensation you need and deserve after the difficulties of a wrongful termination or wage theft.

If you realize you are going through a similar experience to the situations we’ve described, call Punchwork Law. Through a free consultation, we’ll help you assess what kind of case you have and help you find your next steps forward. Contact our Mississippi EEOC lawyers today.

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FAQs

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Here are a few frequently asked questions and answers about employment law and the EEOC.

How long do I have to file my employment law case?

You have 180 days from the day you were harassed, punished, or wrongfully terminated to file a complaint with the EEOC. Unfortunately, Mississippi does not have a state Fair Employment Practice Agency, but the state does have a Department of Employment Security (MDES), as well as a local EEOC office.
Where is the local EEOC office in Mississippi?

Mississippi’s local EEOC office is located in the Dr. A. H. McCoy Federal Building at 100 W. Capitol St., Suite 338, Jackson, MS 39269.

The location is open from Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays and during inclement weather. The office accepts walk-in appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

They strongly recommend scheduling an interview rather than a walk-in, as appointments are given a higher priority. To simplify things even further, work with an experienced Mississippi EEOC law firm like Punchwork Law. Our team knows the full legal process and will help make sure your case moves forward sooner rather than later.
What evidence do I need for an EEOC complaint?

You’ll need the precise details and documents of the incident you suffered. This should include information such as the name and contact information of the company or individuals that you believe harmed you, as well as the names and info of any witnesses who will testify for you.

You should also make copies of any physical or digital documents related to your complaint, including voice messages, emails, notes, letters, work contracts, and even video, if possible.