Lenox Employment Lawyer
Discrimination • Wrongful Termination • Retaliation • Breach of Contract
If you think your employer has treated you unfairly and would like to discuss the situation with me, please contact my Lenox, Massachusetts, to make arrangements for a free initial consultation. Not every unfair or discriminatory action is illegal, but as an employment lawyer, it is my job to determine if you are entitled to a make claim under state or federal law and help you pursue that claim.
When considering your employment law case and preparing for negotiation or trial, I examine all documents, including handwritten notes, relating to the job; establish a chronology to determine filing deadlines and statutes of limitations as they apply to your case; identify and contact witnesses, asking if they will agree to be interviewed; determine what claims apply; and proceed with negotiations or filing a discrimination lawsuit.
Common situations that lead people to contact my Berkshire County employment law firm include:
Age discrimination (of those over forty years old) or discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, or veteran status — a discrimination claim requires establishing that you were treated less favorably because of your membership in a protected class.
Wrongful termination following a serious illness or a workplace injury — analysis of wrongful termination claims can be complex, requiring application of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) along with Massachusetts state law.
Retaliation against an employee who files a legal claim — state and federal law protect you from retaliation for filing a discrimination claim, a Workers' Compensation claim, or a wage and hour violation claim against your employer.
Harassment or a hostile work environment — not all hostile actions by a supervisor or employer are illegal, but many actions, particularly those that constitute racial or sexual harassment, entitle the employee to make a claim for damages.
In the hundreds of discrimination lawsuits I have filed on behalf of employees, most have settled to the satisfaction of my clients within a year. Approximately forty have gone to trial, most in federal court, and most often in the area of age discrimination.
I base my practice in offices near Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Call or e-mail me to make an appointment at either location. I do provide a free initial consultation, and at that time I will be happy to discuss the projected legal representation in your employment law case.