Appleton Racial Discrimination Attorneys

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The U.S. Constitution and Title VII of the U.S. Code both make racial discrimination illegal in the state of Wisconsin. 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?

Federal investigations of workplace discrimination are done 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. Racial discrimination claims involve situations where an employers treat employees differently than other employees who are of a different race.

The Appleton plaintiff must further be able to show that the employer acted with intent to discriminate based on race in order to succeed in a racial discrimination claim. Proof of an employer's intent to discriminate can be proven if they have preferentially treated workers of different races than the plaintiff.

How Can an Appleton Lawyer Help with My Claim?

In some instances, intent to discriminate may also be proven by using recorded statements by the employer regarding racial issues. Procedural laws in this area of litigation differentiate considerably depending on where you file your claim, and a local Appleton lawyer will be familiar with requirements in your area. Furthermore, a Wisconsin attorney can assist you when you file your claim with the EEOC, and they may be able to help you obtain other kinds of relief during the time period when your case is pending.

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Life in Appleton

Appleton is located in both Calumet and Winnebago Counties of Wisconsin. Surrounding waters include the Fox River and Green Bay. Per the 2010 census, it has a population of 78.086 people.

Some popular attractions include the Appleton Art Center, the Gardens of the Fox Cities, Goodland Field, The History Museum at the Castle, John Hart Whorton House, Temple Zion, Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium and the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.

Top employers include the school district, Miller Electric, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Outagamie County, West Business Services, Valley Packaging Industries and Voith.

Although the legal industry is not included in the top employers list, Appleton is home to many small law offices that provide legal services in practically all areas of practice. Thus, residents do not have to travel far to have their legal needs tended to.

Famous residents include Myrt Basing, Rocky Bleier, Brian Butch, Willem Dafoe, J.P. Hayes, Erik Jensen, Ron Kostelnik, and Terry Zwigoff.

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