Usually when employment discrimination occurs it is by either a supervisor or coworker. Employment discrimination usually takes the form of harassment such as ethnic slurs or any other verbal or physical conduct directed toward any racial, ethnic, or religious group which is prohibited.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits an employer to discriminate in an employment setting on the basis of one’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or marital status. An employee or an applicant for employment may file a complaint when: a) the alleged discrimination act occurred within the past 365 days and 2) an employer or potential employer has 15 or more employees. Kentucky has a similar state statute entitled the Kentucky Civil Rights Act. And also, there are separate state statutes that protect a person from being discriminated against for having HIV, Aids or black lung disease.

The Workplace Fairness Organization (a non-profit organization), gives very easy to understand and helpful information online for one to review with regard to Kentucky employment discrimination matters. http://www.workplacefairness.org/agencies_KY. It explains the procedure for filing a discrimination claim in Kentucky. http://www.workplacefairness.org/agencies_KY. We strongly recommended that you do not file a claim on your own. We recommend that you contact us first and let us file all paperwork on your behalf. The above websites are only for your edification and knowledge.

At the Law Offices of Andrew S. Alitowski, we understand that Kentucky employment discrimination can be very serious and mentally taxing. It is unfortunate and at time unbelievable what employers or co-workers will do to an employee who spends 40-60 hours a week at work. A person usually wants a pleasant and stable working environment, but, unfortunately, that is not always the case and in some circumstances, the workplace can be a brutal and horrible place to be. But, that does not mean that you have to quit or give up your job. There are laws in Kentucky that are there to help and protect you. We at the Law Offices of Andrew S. Alitowski are there to help and protect you.

If at your workplace you feel you are being discriminated against based on any type of discrimination, please call the Law Offices of Andrew S. Alitowski at 888-ASK-ANDREW. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer any questions you may have. For cases originating in Florida, visit Florida employment lawyers.

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