St. Clair Shores Employment Discrimination Attorney

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and Federal laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of certain protected characteristics, both in St. Clair Shores and elswhere in the state. Employers in the city of St. Clair Shores, whether public or private, may be held liable under federal and state laws depending on the type of trait first prompted the discrimination.

How Does Employment Discrimination Occur?

Employment discrimination can occur if the employer treats an employee unfairly based on their membership in a class that is legally protected. Some traits which employers are not allowed to evaluate employees with are: race, age, national origin, religion, familial status, and gender. In order for a claim of employment discrimination to be proven, a St. Clair Shores, Michigan plaintiff must show that his (or her) employer actively intended to treat him differently because of his protected status.

How can Employment Discrimination be Proven in Michigan?

This will be proven if the employer in question has treated others of the same class in a similar manner. It may also be shown when there is testimony regarding specific employer statements that a reasonable person would define as biased. Additionally, employers may be held liable for firing someone or retaliating against them because they brought a discrimination lawsuit.

Because it involves filing a claim with certain agencies, the procedure for pursuing employment discrimination claims can be complicated. An attorney in St. Clair Shores, Michigan can assist you in filing on time, as well as pursuing other remedies that are available to you while your claim is pending.

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Life in St. Clair Shores

St. Clair Shores is a suburb along Lake Saint Clair. Specifically, it is in Macomb County and is about 13 miles northeast of downtown Detroit.

After World War II the area grew from a small resort community along Lake Saint Clair to a decent sized suburb. Per the 2010 census, its population is 59,715 people.

The city is well-known because every Memorial Day, it is host the the Memorial Day Parade. Also, Michigan residents know the area well because of the "Nautical Mile" site. This site is a strip of Jefferson Avenue between Nine Mile and 10 Mile roads, and is home to retail stores, boat dealers, good restaurants and cafes, and marinas. Basically, it is a popular site for residents and tourists to visit.

Many may not know, but St. Clair is where the Miss America Organization is located. Other popular attractions include Car City Records and Crows Nest East.

There are also attorneys in this area that are able to provide legal services to residents in need.

All in all, St. Clair Shores is a wonderful place to live and visit!

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