Discrimination: Race, Gender, Religion, Age, Disability etc.

Poplar Bluff, MO: Various examples of religious discrimination and the lawsuits that have ensued show the breadth and power of discrimination law. Religion discrimination holds no sway in a contemporary, educated and tolerant society. [ Read More ]

New York, NY: According to Douglas Wigdor, an astute young lawyer at Thompson, Wigdor & Gilly in New York City, the current economic conditions are a golden opportunity for companies to practice a kind of stealth employee discrimination. Among the streams of American workers headed for the door, Wigdor sees a disproportionate number of women, blacks, Latinos and older workers. [ Read More ]

Chicago, IL: It was only one real estate agent and only one real estate office, but the racial discrimination apparent against Latinos shopping for a new home is a direct affront to discrimination law. Discrimination of all kinds, including age discrimination has no place at the table in modern society. [ Read More ]

There are many types of discrimination cases, including racial discrimination, religious discrimination, age discrimination, gender discrimination, sexual orientation discrimination, and more. Typically these forms of discrimination occur when a person is attempting to secure services or employment. Discrimination lawsuits can be filed against a business, government entities, co-workers, teachers, or other persons.

Discrimination is defined as unfair treatment of a person or a group based on prejudice or bias judgment. Examples of Discrimination cases:

Racial or national origin discrimination: bias treatment based on characteristics of one's race or birth place, such as physical characteristics, language, culture, or ancestry.

Religious discrimination: discrimination based on one's religious beliefs or practices. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) states that this is the second fastest growing discrimination class.

Age discrimination or Ageism: discrimination against a person or group based on age, typically against the elderly.

Gender or Sexual Orientation discrimination: unfair treatment of an individual or group based on prejudice toward their gender or sexual orientation.

Disability discrimination: discrimination against a person's disabilities, including physical, mental, and learning disabilities or chronic illnesses.

Pregnancy discrimination: unfair treatment of women in the workplace where job security, promotions, and wages are at risk before, during, or after pregnancy. The EEOC states that this is the fastest growing discrimination class.

Price discrimination: charging different prices to different individuals or groups for the same product or service.

Reverse discrimination: unfair treatment of an individual or group that is traditionally in the majority.

Throughout U.S. history the government has passed multiple acts to prevent against discrimination:

Civil Rights Act of 1964 the first of many legislations banning discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, or national origin.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 - protects persons 40 years old or older from employment discrimination and also sets guidelines for employment benefits and pensions.

Civil Rights Act of 1968 - prohibits any discrimination (race, religion, sex, handicap, family status and national origin) to affect the sale, rental or financing of housing.

Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 - protects women from being fired or not considered for employment or promotions due to a current or future pregnancy.

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - prohibits discrimination based on an individual's disability. This law protects those with physical and mental disabilities and chronic illnesses such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, or epilepsy.

If you have been the victim of discrimination in any form, particularly where there are multiple victims and/or witnesses and your complaints have fallen on deaf ears, you may be eligible for a discrimination lawsuit.