Work should be a place of opportunity, not injustice. Unfortunately, for many employees, discrimination can make employment unproductive and hostile. If your employer has treated you unfavorably because of your race, gender, age, disability, pregnancy, or other protected status, you don’t have to tolerate it. An employment discrimination attorney can help you exercise your legal rights and hold your employer accountable.
Workplace discrimination isn’t just unfair—it’s illegal. No one should suffer in a hostile work environment or lose opportunities because of bias. That’s why at King & Siegel LLP, our discrimination work lawyers fight for employees whose employers have mistreated them.
Whether you’re considering legal action or need guidance on your options, we offer free, 30-minute consultations to help you confidently move forward.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Our team of skilled employment discrimination attorneys knows how to take on powerful employers and win. Don’t wait. If you’ve faced workplace discrimination, let’s discuss how we can help you secure justice.
What Is Employment Discrimination?
Employment discrimination occurs when an employer mistreats an employee or job applicant based on a legally protected characteristic. Workplace discrimination laws exist to ensure that employees are judged on their job performance and qualifications, not on personal characteristics outside their control. Under federal and Texas state laws, it is illegal to discriminate based on an employee’s:
- Race,
- Gender,
- Age (over 40),
- Disability,
- Pregnancy status,
- Religion, or
- Genetic information.
Employees are protected in all aspects of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, wages, benefits, and workplace policies.
At the federal level, these legal protections come from the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), among others. Texas law provides additional safeguards, ensuring employees have legal recourse when facing discriminatory workplace treatment.
What Are Common Examples of Workplace Discrimination?
Discrimination is not always obvious. It can be subtle, persistent, and deeply damaging. Some common forms that workplace discrimination can take include:
- Hiring bias—refusing to hire someone based on race, gender, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, or sexual orientation rather than their qualifications;
- Unequal pay—paying an employee less than their coworkers for the same work due to gender, race, or other protected characteristics;
- Promotion denials—overlooking qualified employees for raises or leadership roles due to unlawful bias;
- Harassment and hostile work environment—making persistent offensive comments, jokes, or actions targeting an employee’s race, gender, age, or membership in another protected category;
- Retaliation—punishing an employee with termination, demotion, or exclusion after they report discrimination or participate in an investigation;
- Unfair disciplinary action—holding certain employees to harsher standards or enforcing workplace rules inconsistently based on bias; and
- Failure to accommodate—denying reasonable accommodations for employees who need adjustments due to disability, pregnancy, or religious beliefs.
Employment discrimination often goes unchecked because employers disguise their bias with false justifications, e.g., claiming an employee “wasn’t a good fit” or “wasn’t performing well,” despite clear evidence to the contrary. Many victims don’t even realize they have a case until they speak to an attorney.
What Are Some Signs That I Need an Employment Discrimination Attorney?
If you have experienced any of the following situations, it’s time to speak with discrimination work lawyers:
- You were denied a job, promotion, or pay raise due to your race, gender, or another protected characteristic;
- Your employer has different rules, policies, or expectations for certain employees;
- You experienced workplace harassment that created a hostile work environment; or
- You were fired, demoted, or had job duties reduced after reporting discrimination.
At King & Siegel, we help employees identify, challenge, and fight back against workplace discrimination. Our legal team ensures that your rights are protected, your employer is held accountable, and you receive the justice and compensation you deserve.
How Can an Employment Discrimination Attorney Help?
Taking on your employer can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. At King & Siegel, we guide you through every step in the legal process and work to ensure your rights are protected. Here are some of the key services we provide to employees facing discrimination:
- Case evaluation. We analyze your case, review evidence, and determine the best legal path forward.
- Filing claims. We help you file complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
- Negotiation and litigation. We fight to recover lost wages, reinstatement, and financial damages for emotional distress due to discrimination.
- Retaliation protection. If your employer retaliates against you, we take swift legal action to hold them accountable.
- Advocating for systemic change. We work to ensure your case benefits you and helps prevent future workplace discrimination.
Our attorneys are aggressive employee advocates—we don’t back down until justice is served.
What Compensation Can Workplace Discrimination Law Firms Help Me Recover in a Discrimination Lawsuit?
Discrimination can cause serious financial and emotional harm. A successful claim can help you recover:
- Lost wages and benefits—back pay and future lost earnings due to wrongful termination or denied promotions;
- Emotional distress damages—compensation for anxiety, humiliation, and mental anguish caused by discrimination;
- Punitive damages— additional financial penalties awarded in cases of extreme employer misconduct; and
- Legal fees and costs—reimbursement for your attorney fees and litigation expenses.
Each case is unique, but our goal is to maximize your compensation and ensure accountability.
Why Should I Choose King & Siegel LLP for My Employment Discrimination Case?
King & Siegel LLP has built a reputation for delivering powerful results, strategic advocacy, and unwavering client commitment. With tens of millions recovered for employees facing workplace injustices, our firm has the experience and tenacity to hold employers accountable. Our attorneys, trained at Harvard, Columbia, and NYU, bring elite legal knowledge to every case.
Recognized as industry leaders with a 10.0 Avvo rating and Super Lawyers Rising Star awards, we take a proactive, strategic approach to litigation—fighting aggressively to efficiently secure the best outcome.
We also provide Spanish-speaking attorneys and staff, ensuring legal representation is accessible to everyone. Above all, our client-first approach prioritizes your well-being, reducing stress while we take on the legal battle for you.
Take Action Today: Contact King & Siegel LLP
If you’ve been the victim of workplace discrimination, don’t wait. The sooner you act, the stronger your potential case. We offer free, 30-minute consultations to help you understand your legal options. Contact us today—your job, dignity, and future are worth fighting for.