Discrimination of All Types on the Rise
Tennessee workers and employees across the nation are filing more workplace discrimination lawsuits. And no longer is it predominantly women claiming gender discrimination or sexual harassment. As workplaces become more diverse, a greater number of individuals are able to be singled out due to race, religion, sex, ethnic, or medical reasons. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, during 2008 there was a 15% upswing from the previous year. This equaled 13,000 more filings than 2007.
Aging Boomers are another contributing factor in the increase of illegal terminations and instances of age discrimination. A worsening economy and surplus of workers all vying for the same few positions are resulting in cases of wrongful termination and passing over for hiring.
Recent amendments to the Americans With Disabilities Act have made interpretation of “disability” a much broader term covering more conditions than ever before. Bias against an employee regarding health insurance or employment based on genetic information is prohibited under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.
While it is not illegal for an employer to be a jerk it is illegal to be discriminated against. Please give us a call at 800.705.2121 or contact us at Employment.HHPFirm.com. We would like to help.
Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
