Get the Treatment You Deserve With a Washington EEOC Lawyer
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You don’t work for blank checks (or unnecessary comments about your identity). You work to fund your lifestyle, socialize, and enjoy the security of hard work.
So, when you’re randomly fired for a reason other than poor performance, it can come as a shock. If you suspect that you were let go because of your race, gender, or any other protected characteristic, call us.
Punchwork Law is Washington’s go-to employment law office, equipped with the knowledge and resolve necessary to clear your name.
Yes, you have rights when it comes to discrimination at work. And no, you don’t have to sit back and take any more mistreatment from your employer. .Simply call us to speak with a Washington EEOC lawyer and get assistance in filing your claim.
Washington Employment Law
For many, the idea of being unlawfully fired can feel overwhelming. One minute you’re enjoying a group lunch, and the next? You’re grappling with paperwork you don’t understand, endless fees, and the confusion that only comes with being unexpectedly let go.
Before one of our Washington EEOC attorneys can help you sort through the mess, it’s good to know how employment law works in your state.
Washington follows the same at-will employment laws as most U.S. states, although there are a few things to consider. You are 100% protected from unlawful workplace discrimination, such as:
- Age discrimination
- Gender discrimination
- Hostile work environments
- A history of mistreatment
- Manipulation or coercion
All of these stress-inducing examples of discrimination are outlawed by both federal and local laws. While the EEOC does its best to protect employees from unfair treatment both pre- and post-employment, there are necessary state laws that keep your volatile or unjust employer from firing you without a real cause.
With our help, you’ll know exactly how your state defines wrongful termination, empowering you to create a hard-hitting claim against your employer that the EEOC will not only validate, but also protect.
Wrongful Termination Defined
When it comes down to it, any workplace behavior that makes you feel slighted or uncomfortable is never right. You know this, and so does our experienced legal team at Punchwork Law. It’s just the evidence that needs some filling in.
With concrete, traceable evidence, such as photos, videos, and personal accounts, you could be looking at an actionable wrongful termination case backed by EEOC protections. Labor laws, especially those regarding wrongful termination, are air tight.
Washington defines wrongful termination as:
- Termination under illegal circumstances, such as identity discrimination, retaliation, or manipulation. For example, you are protected by law if you were fired directly after filing a workers’ compensation claim.
- Termination that breaks your employment contract: firing you for taking legally protected time off, letting you go right after announcing a pregnancy, and other similar situations.
Anti-discrimination laws protect Washington employers from discrimination on the basis of the following characteristics:
- Age
- Race / ethnic identity
- Sex or gender
- Disability
If you’ve experienced a blatant case of wrongful termination and just need assistance in building a court-ready case, call us. We’re the Washington EEOC law firm that will always be in your corner with approachable, ready-for-action legal advice.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
You know that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, is here to help you establish a clear pattern of mistreatment, but do you know how the federal agency truly operates?
Working in line with federal employment laws like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the EEOC collects and remedies employee workplace discrimination claims so you can receive the justice, compensation, or respect that you deserve. Most claims need to be filed within 180 days of the original termination date to be valid.
What the EEOC says goes. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. Here are a few concrete ways the EEOC can help you take charge of your claim and get real results:
- Irrefutable protection: Washington’s federal protections, in this case those established by the EEOC, are binding. If your situation displays a clear example of discrimination or harassment, chances are it’ll show up in court. Although you need ample evidence to prove your claim, you’re set up to be protected.
- Fair treatment enforcement: It’s the EEOC’s job to have your back. In fact, they were created to guarantee fair treatment in any and all workplaces. They do this by hearing your claims and taking them seriously.
- Help with filing: You may sense you have a strong case, but just don’t know where to start. If this is you, the EEOC (in partnership with Punchwork Law) can help guide you through the claims filing process with an iron fist.
File With a Washington EEOC Law Firm That Cares
Before you go further with your case, get help from an employment law firm that understands the ins and outs of Washington EEOC law. This way, it’ll be easier to present a strong case and walk away with your head held high.
Our Washington discrimination lawyers promise to guide you through the Washington wrongful termination or discrimination claims process with knowledge, determination, and legal advice made to win. For cases involving discrimination, we’re the place to go.
Even if you weren’t terminated on the basis of discrimination, your case could still have a chance. Punchwork Law helps deserving people like you fight back against wrongful or unfair terminations with knowledge, skill, and quick wit.
Looking for an experienced attorney ready to protect you from illegal retaliation, unpaid overtime, or uncomfortable employment disputes? Say no more. Partner with Punchwork Law, and we’ll show you how you can use federal law to your advantage one step at a time.
