Lafayette Racial Discrimination Attorneys

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Under the U.S. Constitution and Title VII of the U.S. Code, racial discrimination is prohibited in Indiana. 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?

The federal agency known as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has the authority to conduct investigations of workplace discrimination, and employees must file their discrimination claims wih the EEOC prior to suing in a civil court. To prove racial discrimination, an employer must treat an employee differently than co-workers who are of a different race or nationality.

To succeed on a claim of racial discrimination, the Lafayette plaintiff must further prove that his employer acted with an intent to discriminate based on race or nationality. The required intent may be proven by evidence that the employer rendered preferential treatment to workers who are of a different race or nationality than the plaintiff.

How Can a Lafayette Lawyer Help with My Claim?

Furthermore, sometimes statements that were recorded and made by the employer regarding racial issues can be used to show intent. Laws of procedure vary greatly in this area of law depending on where you file your claim, and local Lafayette lawyers will be familiarized with the requirements of your geographical region. A good Indiana attorney will also be able to help you should you decide to file with the EEOC, and they can guide you towards other potential remedies while your case is pending.

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Life in Lafayette

Lafayette is in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. The population of Lafayette is around 67,150. Lafayette is located across the Wabash River.

Lafayette is known because it is home to Purdue University. Alongside Purdue, top employers include Alcoa, Caterpillar, Wabash International, Subaru, Evonik, Tate Lyle, TRW, Landis+Gyr, and Rea Magnet Wire. To support all these companies, Lafayette is home to many attorneys who provide excellent legal services. Additionally, Lafayette residents can travel to nearby Chicago for complex legal matters. Chicago, after all, is home to some of the largest and most well-known firms in the nation.

Three of the most popular attractions include Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden, Horticulture Gardens, and Purdue University.

Some famous residents include Karen Black, Jeremy Camp, Shannon Hoon, John Korty, and Izzy Stradlin.

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