Understanding Your American Civil Rights

Written by Bella Holly on Tue, 21 Jul 2009

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Have you been suffering at work or other public places due to harassment or discrimination? Does voicing the problem to a superior yield little or no results? You may need to speak to a Phoenix civil rights attorney.

Many people who have been harassed at work are afraid to speak up. They have complained in the past, only to be told that if they do not like it, they can find a job somewhere else. Of course, they need their job, and especially in this time of financial difficulty, are afraid of losing it. So they keep quiet, and tolerate the harassment. These people should know that they have rights, and this is illegal.

You should be aware that an employer cannot legally fire you for complaining about being treated unfairly-even if you bring it up a lot. The reason for this, is that there are laws that state an employee should not suffer poor work conditions, and harassment/discrimination not only makes for a poor work condition but is an infringement of your civil rights.

If you are expecting a new baby and being told that you may not take time off from your job in order to bond with your infant, without being fired, you should know your rights. The FMLA, or family medical leave act ensures this right for you as an American citizen. Anyone who tells you differently is either ill informed or lying. This is against the law, and a Phoenix attorney can help.

Perhaps you have developed an illness which requires you to take frequent and unforeseen time off of work due to treatments, recovery, or a similar health reason; but your employer becomes annoyed and threatens to fire you if you continue to miss work. This, too, is a violation of your civil rights, as stated in the Americans with Disabilities Act. A Phoenix civil rights case may be justified if you have or are in this type of situation at your workplace.

If you believe that you have been or are currently going through a similar situation as one of the above-mentioned cases, you should know that your rights need to be defended. Speak to a Phoenix attorney as soon as you can to find out how you can correct the situation.

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