Are you an LGBTQ+ individual who has been fired from your job because of your sexual orientation or gender identity? If so, you're not alone. One in five LGBTQ+ workers reports experiencing discrimination in the workplace. It's also worth noting that only 23 states have laws that specifically prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. But what can you do if you find yourself in this unfortunate situation? One of the best ways to fight back is to hire a workplace discrimination attorney.

If your employer or senior manager has discriminated against you at work, you can take legal action against them. The laws on discrimination prevent employers from prejudice and ensure that workers are hired based on merit. If you want to file a discrimination claim, you will not only need to hire an experienced employment lawyer, but you also need to be well informed. Here are answers to some of the frequently asked questions regarding workplace discrimination.

Are you experiencing discrimination at work because you are pregnant? Your employer may be upset by the news because your pregnancy limits you to what you can do during the day. Despite the limitations, you are still putting in the effort to complete the work that is assigned to you, and being discriminated against due to the pregnancy is likely becoming more and more stressful by the day. You might dread the idea of going to work because you can only imagine the problems you will face when you get there.

An accident that leads to a person suffering extensive or severe injuries will likely mean that that person needs to review their legal options before they can be sure as to how they should best resolve the case. Unfortunately, personal injury accident victims will frequently fail to take effective legal steps to resolve the case due to a lack of answers for their concerns. What Are Your Options For Resolving A Personal Injury Case?

If your parent has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, there are some important things they need to do sooner rather than later, such as getting legal documents in order. It is important that they do this now because waiting too long could mean your parent doesn't understand these documents, and they would not be able to get them. To help you, below are two legal documents to start with. Living Trust

Father-and-son or mother-and-daughter businesses are all about families working together for generations. These businesses, when they succeed, can have a longstanding place in their communities. If you are the parent and owner of a business and your children have entered into the business with you, you may be surprised to learn that there are some legal issues with passing the business on after your death. Likewise, if you are the son or daughter of a family business, you may be concerned about what happens after your parent(s) has/have passed.

Part of being a small business owner is handling contracts between you, vendors, and customers. Unfortunately, disputes do occur from time to time and it is sometimes best to include arbitration in your contract. If you are thinking of including an arbitration clause, here is what you need to know. Should You Include Arbitration? Depending on the state in which your business operates, you might be required to include an arbitration clause in your contracts.

The word "probate" can invoke fear and dread in many people. Probate can be a lengthy, contentious and expensive process. No one wants to deal with drama, the disposition of an estate that takes years to resolve, or an astronomical bill from a probate attorney. However, in most cases, the probate process doesn't take very long. There are only a few circumstances in which the probate process becomes complicated, such as when a will is contested, the estate has continuous income or the estate is very large and owes income taxes.

In an effort to track employees to make sure they are using time wisely, when managing a company's image and when evaluating future candidates, employers might overstep their boundaries and violate your privacy. If you are concerned with keeping certain aspects of your life private, there are things you can do to protect yourself. Employers Often Monitor Employees If you use company computers that provide you with access to the Internet, your employer may be monitoring your online activities with automated software.

If you are the inventor of a product, the first thing you need to do before sharing it with the world is file for a patent. A patent will protect you in the event that someone else tries to make and sell your product without your permission. However, getting a patent can be a difficult process. Here are three things you need to know about getting a patent. 1. Getting your patent application approved - or denied - can take a long time.