Despite the great strides our country has made during the past several decades, it is an unfortunate truth that discrimination based on race, national origin, gender, religion, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation and other prohibited factors is alive and well in the workplace. Discriminatory practices can be found in all industries, from professional firms to governmental organizations to retailers, restaurants and construction sites. In 2007 alone, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission resolved more than 72,400 federal employment discrimination claims. In the private arena, groups of employees have successfully brought employment discrimination claims against corporate giants such as Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Abercrombie & Fitch, Texaco, Coca-Cola, Publix Markets and many others.

It is through numerous intricate federal, state, city and local laws that workers who are treated unfairly are able to obtain justice for themselves and their colleagues. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, for example, makes it illegal for employers to refuse to hire, fail to promote, harass, discipline or otherwise mistreat employees based on race, national origin, gender or religion. Similarly, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or applicants who are 40 years of age or older, while the Americans with Disabilities Act protects workers who are disabled and the Equal Pay Act requires employers to provide equal pay to men and women who perform equal tasks. State and local laws may build on their federal counterparts by prohibiting discrimination based on characteristics such as sexual orientation, marital status, military service and parental status.

In the context of employment discrimination, the lawyers of Feldman Shepherd believe class action lawsuits are vital for obtaining compensation for all workers who have been treated unfairly, and for ensuring a better tomorrow by requiring employers to make policy changes that will result in fair and equal treatment going forward. Additionally, employment discrimination class actions often result in long-term monitoring of employers to make sure that new policies are followed and employees are treated equally under the law.

If you believe you have suffered from workplace discrimination such as racial discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, sexual harassment, disability discrimination or gender discrimination, we encourage you to contact us immediately. Our experienced employment class action attorneys are dedicated to restoring the rights of injured workers. The qualified trial lawyers of Feldman Shepherd handle each class action lawsuit as a special and unique case. Drawing on an impressive depth and breadth of knowledge, our class action lawyers have obtained substantial verdicts and settlements in state and federal courts.

At Feldman Shepherd, we are committed to helping our clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey secure all of the compensation to which they may be entitled. We strive to obtain the best possible recovery as expeditiously as possible, and are here to serve you with hard work, attention to detail and a caring approach tailored to your individual needs. If we may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us today.