Legal Question in Employment Law in Mississippi

Discrimination

I will tell you the issue, My Wife works for a company, There closing,

They the company posted a board , requiring all general laborors to sign, In order to place them with other jobs, No problem ok, Well the problem is they the employer is not requiring any og the 30 -40 office employees to do the same, where as if the hard working production employees of which some of 30 years working in 105 degree temp. do not they the employer give them a bad rep, and they the employee can not draw unemployment, It is discrimination, toward hard laborers, Thank you--name removed--Buckner


Asked on 8/07/07, 6:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James R. Becker, Jr. Becker Law Firm

Re: Discrimination

Under federal law, unless the discrimination is based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, disability or age, then it is not illegal. Discriminating against workers based upon their job type may be a mask for some form of illegal discrimination, but it also may not. Also, you need to consider what type of damage you have suffered as a result of this conduct. If you are suffering some sort of damage, you may want to either file a Charge of Discrimination with EEOC or contact an attorney to help you in evaluating and possibly prosecuting your claim.

You may also have additional rights under your state's laws. You should consult with an attorney licensed in your state to determine what sorts of rights you may have.

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Answered on 8/08/07, 12:06 pm


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