Mesquite Racial Discrimination Attorneys

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Under the U.S. Constitution, as well as Title VII of the U.S. Code, it is illegal to discriminate on the basis of race in the state of Texas. Employers are barred 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?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency in charge of investigating workplace discrimination, and employees discriminated against must file a claim with the EEOC before taking the issue to court. Discrimination based on race involves an employer who treats worker(s) differently than workers who are of another racial background.

To be successful in a racial discrimination claim, the Mesquite employee must also show that their employee had the required intent to discriminate based upon the person's race. The employer's intent can often be shown by showing that other people of different races were treated preferentially.

How Can a Mesquite Lawyer Help with My Claim?

Also, sometimes statements that were recorded and made by the employer regarding racial issues can be used to prove intent. In this area of litigation, procedural laws will vary considerably depending on where the claim is filed, and a Mesquite attorney will be knowledgeable of the requirements for your particular location. An experienced Texas lawyer will also guide 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 Mesquite

Mesquite, Texas is a city located in Dallas County. It has a population of about 136,000 people, and is a suburb of the city of Dallas.

Mesquite, Texas was founded in 1873, when a railway engineer purchased a large tract of land in the area, shortly before the establishment of a rail line from Dallas to Shreveport, Louisiana. Once this happened, Mesquite entered a period of rapid growth.

Up until the early 20th century, Mesquite's prosperous economy was largely based around agriculture, and the export of produce such as cotton, sugar, and corn.

Mesquite's economy is largely linked to that of Dallas, which is a major center for information technology, financial, and health care industries. The Dallas area has one of the largest concentrations of publicly-traded and Fortune 500 companies in the U.S. - the entire area is a hotbed of economic activity, in virtually any industry or discipline one could imagine.

If you live in Mesquite, Texas, it goes without saying that you can probably find the right lawyer to solve whatever legal problem you may have. If you have a legal issue, it's very likely that a Mesquite, Texas lawyer will be able to help.

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