Cox Cox Filo Personal Injury Law Firm 337-436-6611 SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION PRACTICE AREAS OUR FIRM BLOG CONTACT US WORKPLACE HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION People depend on their jobs to earn a living, but suffering through workplace discrimination or harassment can make work unbearable or result in an unlawful termination. At Cox, Cox, Filo, Camel & Wilson, we don’t believe anyone should endure harassment or discrimination while earning an honest wage. All employees have rights and our employment attorneys are here to protect them. If you’ve experienced workplace harassment or discrimination, don’t wait to reach out to an experienced employment lawyer. Get the answers you need! Call Cox, Cox, Filo, Camel & Wilson at 337-436-6611 or contact our law firm online. Initial consultations are FREE and there are no obligations. What Qualifies as Discrimination or Harassment? Workplace harassment is a type of employment discrimination. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines harassment as unwelcome conduct that is based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Generally speaking, workplace harassment becomes unlawful when/if the conduct becomes a condition of continued employment; or, the conduct produces a work environment that a reasonable person would consider intimidating, hostile, or abusive. Offensive conduct might include, but is not limited to: Inappropriate jokes Slurs Epithets Insults Physical assaults or threats Intimidation Ridicule or mockery Offensive objects or pictures Interference with work performance Annoyances, isolated incidents, or an argument, generally, DO NOT qualify as harassment, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t contact help if you are in an uncomfortable situation. Each case is unique, so we recommend contacting an employment lawyer for specific information about a potential claim. Who Can File a Workplace Harassment or Discrimination Claim? With few exceptions, most employees in Louisiana would be eligible to file, should a viable claim of workplace discrimination/harassment occur. Employers with fewer than 20 employees, for example, may not be covered by certain state or federal anti-discrimination laws (i.e., age, disability, pregnancy, medical conditions, etc.). Compassionate Representation for Louisiana Workers Since 1969, our law firm has stood by workers and their families throughout the state of Louisiana. Our founders, James and William Cox, were union advocates in the 1960s and were well known for their expertise in workers’ compensation claims. Our record of success is a testament to the exceptional legal talent that makes up the Cox, Cox, Filo, Camel & Wilson team, which includes experienced injury lawyers and employment attorneys. If you feel like you’ve been the victim of workplace harassment or discrimination, contact a lawyer as soon as possible to avoid complications that could adversely impact your claim. You have rights as an employee, and our attorneys are here to protect them. Call Cox, Cox, Filo, Camel & Wilson at 337-436-6611 for a free initial consultation, or contact our law firm online. Contact a Lake Charles Personal Injury Attorney Today Disclaimer I have read the disclaimer Submit Practice Areas Motor Vehicle Accidents Work Place Injuries Catastrophic Injury Class Actions Claims Disputes From Our Blog April 14, 2021 How Social Media Can Hurt Your Injury Case Social media is a valuable tool that allows people to stay connected with loved ones, meet new people, network with others for their business, share moments in their lives, and... March 16, 2021 How to Appeal a Denied SSD Claim On average, over 60% of Social Security Disability (SSD) claims are denied. Claims can be rejected due to improper filing, missing or incorrect information on your application, or lack of... January 26, 2021 How To Apply For SSD The Social Security disability program is one of the largest Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. In 2019, the Social Security Administration (SSA) paid benefits to nearly... View All Entries > GET IN TOUCH Contact Us > 723 Broad Street Lake Charles, LA 70601 Phone: 337-436-6611 Toll Free: 800-836-3702 Fax: 337-436-9541 Contact Disclaimer Sitemap Privacy Policy The personal injury law firm of Cox, Cox, Filo, Camel & Wilson L.L.C. represents individuals injured through the negligence of others in the southwestern Louisiana communities of Lake Charles, Sulphur, Cameron, Jennings, Oberlin, DeRidder, Leesville, Crowley, Oakdale, Eunice, Lake Arthur, Abbeville, DeQuincy and Vinton, and other communities in these parishes: Calcasieu Parish, Jefferson Davis Parish, Vernon Parish, Beauregard Parish, Cameron Parish, Allen Parish, Vermilion Parish, Evangeline Parish, Acadia Parish, Terrebonne Parish and St. Mary Parish. Site by Network Affiliates. © 2021 Copyright Cox, Cox, Filo, Camel & Wilson L.L.C All Rights