Have you been discriminated against at work? Are you thinking about filing a discrimination claim? With over 30 years of experience handling discrimination and employment law claims, I am a skilled trial attorney and I can guide you through the claim process, from filing your initial claim to trial.
Contact Ronald E. Gregson, Attorney at Law for attentive and vigorous representation. In a free initial consultation, I can help you understand the claim process and give you a straightforward assessment of your case.
The Claim Process
As a knowledgeable Pittsfield discrimination claim attorney, I will handle your case at every stage, including:
- Choosing where to file: In Massachusetts, you can file either a state or a federal discrimination claim. For state claims, you file with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD). Federal claims are filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). It is often preferable to file with MCAD, since the commission will file jointly with the EEOC. Also, state law is generally more favorable to employees than federal law.
- Filing the claim: When you file your employee discrimination claim, you include a complaint, which I will prepare for you. It will provide the factual basis for your claim, detailing the type of discrimination you are claiming and the facts.
- Employer's response: After you file you claim the employer will file a response, typically within 21 days. This is called a position statement.
- Rebuttal or removal: After the employer has responded, either you can file a rebuttal to the employer's response or you can choose to remove the case to superior court. Removing the case to superior court is often beneficial because MCAD and the EEOC are overwhelmed with claims and can take up to two years to reach a decision.
- Trial: The trial process is complex. I am an experienced trial attorney who can provide you with vigorous representation and dedicated counsel throughout every stage of your trial.
Contact a Pittsfield Discrimination Claim Attorney
If you have a discrimination claim, I can help. Contact an experienced lawyer to arrange your free initial consultation. At the time of your consultation, I will be happy to discuss the projected cost of legal representation in your employment law or education law case. My office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m., with weekend consultations available by appointment.