Tinley Park Racial Discrimination Attorneys

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Under the U.S. Constitution and Title VII of the U.S. Code, racial discrimination is banned in Illinois. According to these laws, employers may not take race into account when hiring, recruiting, determining pay or offering promotions.

What Must Be Proven in a Discrimination Claim?

Federal investigations of workplace discrimination are conducted by the agency called the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Employees who are victims of discrimination are required to file their claim with the EEOC before filing suit in a court of law. To prove racial discrimination, an employer must treat an employee differently than co-workers who are of a different race or nationality.

To be successful in a racial discrimination claim, the Tinley Park employee must additionally prove that their employee had the required intent to discriminate based upon the person's race. Proof of an employer's intent to discriminate can be shown if they have preferentially treated workers of different races than the plaintiff.

How Can a Tinley Park Lawyer Help with My Claim?

In some cases also, recorded statements made by the employer about racial issues can be used to show intent. Depending on where you file your claim, the procedural laws will vary greatly, and so a Tinley Park lawyer will help familiarize you with the requirements for your district. An experienced Illinois lawyer will also help you in filing your claim with the EEOC, as well as helping you obtain other types of relief while your claim is being processed.

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Life in Tinley Park

With a population of over 59,000, Tinley Park is one of the fastest growing suburbs of Chicago. The village is located mostly in Cook County, Illinois, though some of it overlaps into Will County. Tinley Park was chosen by Business Week as the best place in America to raise a family in the year 2009.

Tinley Park received its first economic impulse in the early 1900's with the introduction of railroads. Several industrial companies opened their establishments in the area, providing many jobs and activities for residents. Recently Tinley Park is known for its high-pace residential development which has led to its continued population growth.

Visitors to Tinley Park are usually welcomed with a hefty dose of artistic and recreational opportunities. A main venue for concerts is the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, formerly known as The World Music Theater. It is an outdoor venue which seats 28,000. Additionally, a Tinley Park Arts Council has been created for the purpose of promoting and supporting the arts and events in Tinley Park.

Lawyers in Tinley Park, Illinois will usually file your legal claims in the Cook County Circuit Court. Tinley Park lawyers are prepared to assist clients in a wide array of legal issues and disputes.

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