Cicero Racial Discrimination Attorneys

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Racial discrimination is illegal in Illinois under the U.S. constitution and Title VII of the U.S. Code. Employers are prohibited according to theses laws from using race as a basis for hiring, recruitment, setting wage levels, or granting 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 Cicero employee must also 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 Cicero Lawyer Help with My Claim?

In certain instances, intent to discriminate may also be established by using recorded statements by the employer regarding racial issues. Depending on where you file your claim, the procedural laws will vary greatly, and so a Cicero lawyer will help familiarize you with the requirements for your district. Should you decide to file your claim at the EEOC, an Illinois lawyer will be able to help you out, and they can also point you towards other types of remedies available to you while your claim is pending.

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Life in Cicero

Cicero, Illinois is a city in Cook County. It has a population of approximately 80,000 people. It got its name from Cicero, New York, which was in turn named after the Roman statesman and orator Marcus Tullius Cicero.

Cicero has always been a city with a large immigrant population, the predominant makeup of which has changed over the years. The immigrant populations of Cicero have always had a major effect on the city's character.

In its early days, Cicero, Illinois was home to a large number of Czech immigrants, and other immigrants from Central and Eastern Europe.

Modernly, Cicero has seen an influx of Hispanic and Polish immigrants, who have brought elements of their respective cultures, adding even more character to an already diverse community.

Unfortunately, Cicero has been going through some pretty serious economic problems, but things are beginning to look up. Its recent population growth has led to the construction of new housing developments, creating some much-needed jobs, and it's leading to the opening of new businesses, which is always a good thing for a local economy.

If you are facing a legal problem, and live in the area, chances are good that a Cicero, Illinois lawyer can handle whatever case you might have. Cicero, Illinois lawyers live in a very diverse community, and have to deal with a large number of different legal issues, which means that many of them are very skilled.

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