Lawton Racial Discrimination Attorneys

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Under the U.S. Constitution, as well as Title VII of the U.S. Code, it is prohibited to discriminate on the basis of race in the state of Oklahoma. According to these laws, employers may not take race into account when hiring, recruiting, deciding pay or offering promotions.

What Must Be Proven in a Discrimination Claim?

The federal agency that is in charge of investigations of workplace discrimination is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Before taking issues to court, employees that have been discriminated against must file their claim with the EEOC. Racial discrimination claims involve situations where an employers treat employees differently than other employees who are of a different race.

To be able to prove a claim of racial discrimination, the Lawton plaintiff further needs to prove that the employer had an intent to discriminate, and that the discriminatory action was based on race. Intent may be shown by demonstrating that the employer gave preferential treatment to people of other races or nationalities.

How Can a Lawton Lawyer Help with My Claim?

Furthermore, in some circumstances, recorded employer statements regarding racial issues can be used to show their intent to discriminate. Laws governing the procedures in discrimination will vary greatly depending on where the claim is filed, and Lawton attorneys will be able to help you with the requirements for your particular region. An experienced Oklahoma lawyer will also assist you in filing your claim with the EEOC, as well as helping you obtain other forms of relief while your claim is being processed.

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Life in Lawton

Lawton is located in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It has a population of 96,867 per the 2010 census. It was built on land that belong to the Kiowa Comanche and Apache Native Americans.

Popular sites include Lake Lawtonka, Lake Ellsworth, Elmer Thomas Lake, the Witchita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, The Museume of the Great Plains, and the Fort Sill Museum. As you can tell, Lawton is a great place for nature-lovers to visit.

Top employers include Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Cameron University, Assurant Solutions, Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport, and the school district. The legal force also has a presence via many firms and law offices that train excellent attorneys to handle any and every legal matter.

Famous residents include Bryan White, Kelly Willis, Leon Russell, Conrad Herwig, Charles Chibitty, Joan Crawford, Robert S. Johnson, and Will Shields.

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