Americans of every race and color have died in battle to protect our freedom. Americans of every race and color have worked to build a nation of widening opportunities. Now, our generation of Americans has been called on to continue the unending search for justice within our own borders. We believe that all men are created equal. Yet many are denied equal treatment. We believe that all men have certain unalienable rights. Yet may Americans do not enjoy those rights. We believe that all men are entitled to the blessings of liberty. Yet millions are being deprived of those blessings -- not because of their own failures, but because of the color of their skin. The reasons are deeply embedded in history and tradition and the nature of man... But it cannot continue. Our Constitution, the foundation of our Republic, forbids it. The principles of our freedom forbid it. Morality forbids it. And the law I will sign tonight forbids it."
- President Lyndon B. Johnson, July 2, 1964 (on the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964)
The attorneys at Haynes & Haynes, P.C., have built their legal careers on helping employees make the promise of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 a reality. We have over a century of combined experience handling cases of discrimination and harassment in employment and have secured multi-million dollar verdicts for clients who were victims of this injustice.
Our law firm enjoys a reputation in the community for helping people who seek legal counsel in confronting employers who would deny them the promise of civil rights statutes. We believe in protecting every person's civil rights. When these are violated, we do not take it lightly. Our attorneys are active members in the National Employment Lawyers Association and its local affiliates. We pursue cases that not only secure a favorable outcome for our clients, but set new standards for the future.
If you have been subjected to employment discrimination or harassment in the workplace, you need an attorney who knows the law and has the experience to confront any business, large or small, who engages in unlawful conduct. Discrimination in the workplace is not acceptable, and we are here to help you see that justice is served. Contact our law firm to receive a free evaluation. Your case is important to us.
Religious Discrimination
Employers may not discriminate against you based on your religious beliefs or practices in the hiring or firing process, or at any other point during your employment. Further, employers must be open to reasonable accommodations for religious practices unless doing so would present an undue hardship to the business. This can include accommodating your manner of dress or your need for time off to observe religious holidays. READ MORE...
Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") allows employees to take unpaid leave for specified family and medical reasons with the assurance of job protection. This Act also entitles an employee to continued health care coverage under the group insurance plan as if the employee had not taken leave. There are several factors to be considered in order to be FMLA-eligible, including having worked a minimum number of hours for a covered employer during the preceding 12 months. READ MORE...
Age Discrimination
Age discrimination protects employees who are age 40 or older. A person cannot be discriminated against when it comes to hiring, firing, promotions, or anything that is involved in the terms of someone's employment, based on their age. It is also a violation of the law to harass someone and/or create a hostile work environment because of a person's age. READ MORE...
Disability Discrimination
It is illegal to discriminate against or harass an employee or applicant based on a disability. Employers are also responsible for making reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship for the employer, meaning that it would be too expensive or too disruptive to provide the accommodation. For instance, it may be reasonable for a construction company not to hire someone in a wheelchair to perform a job requiring the use of a ladder. But a person who uses a wheelchair may not be denied an office job because he or she uses a wheelchair. Most accommodations involve little or no expense to the employer. READ MORE...
National Origin Discrimination
A person cannot be discriminated against in the workplace on the basis of their national origin. This includes preventing harassment taking place due to a person's national origin, ancestry, or accent. READ MORE...
Sex/Gender Discrimination
Cases that fall under the category of sex/gender discrimination often include claims of pregnancy discrimination, sex-based stereotyping, sexual harassment, and unfair pay for women who perform the same or similar jobs as men. Gender discrimination may also occur when employers discriminate against members of the LGBT community. When there is inequality based on sex or gender, a violation of a person's legal rights has occurred. READ MORE...
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is one of the more common instances of employment discrimination. This type of behavior may include offensive remarks, unwelcome sexual advances, or requests for sexual favors. Sexual harassment may also apply if the offending remarks are not directed at a particular employee but generally at members of an employee's sex. The seriousness of the offense is determined by the law. For example, simple, infrequent teasing may not be illegal, but frequent harassment that creates a hostile environment or adversely impacts an employee's ability to perform his or her job is unlawful sexual harassment. READ MORE...
Whistleblower Protections
There are statutes in place that protect employees from reporting workplace practices that violate safety and health standards or other matters of public concern. Employers may not discriminate or retaliate against employees when they speak out about unlawful or questionable conduct in the workplace. READ MORE...
Wage and Hour Disputes
Employers must comply with the laws governing the payment of wages and the limitations on the length of the work week. Common cases that fall into this category include incorrect employee classification (e.g., "independent contractor" versus "employee"), not paying employees for the actual hours worked but rather only their scheduled hours, and non-allowance of allotted breaks during the workday. READ MORE...
We are Employment Discrimination Attorneys
Haynes & Haynes, P.C., provides legal representation to people in Birmingham and across the state of Alabama who have been discriminated against in the workplace. Our attorneys are dedicated to supporting those who have faced or are facing employment discrimination. Every case is important to us. Let us know how we can help. Fill out our online form today or call us at (205) 879-0377 to schedule a free consultation.