Employment Discrimination Lawsuit Settlements

Many people who experience employment discrimination are unsure of what employment discrimination is. In fact, it isn’t at all uncommon for victims of this type of discrimination to question whether their experience amounts to employment discrimination in the first place. The truth is that this type of discrimination often starts with a small issue and builds over time, to the point that many employees begin to doubt themselves. If you believe you are the victim of employment discrimination, you owe it to yourself and to your future to do something about it, and the first important step you should take is to consult with an experienced employment discrimination attorney.

Employment discrimination  cases are complicated and often take a considerable amount of time to be resolved. The time that it takes to resolve an employment discrimination case can result in significant financial repercussions for many claimants, and USClaims is here to help. We’re a pre-settlement funding company that partners with qualifying claimants who have a financial need while their case is pending. We provide you with the money you need now in exchange for a predetermined portion of your anticipated settlement, administrative award, or judgment (if your case goes to trial). There is no financial risk to you. If you do reach a settlement or receive a judgment, we get paid, and if you do not, we do not. It’s really just that simple. 

How Much is a Discrimination Lawsuit Worth

Discrimination lawsuits are particularly challenging for plaintiffs to win.  The Harvard Law and Policy review published an article in 2009 that found employees only win discrimination lawsuits against their employers 15% of the time.  One of the biggest challenges in discrimination lawsuits is having enough evidence to win.  

Should your lawsuit be successful, there is a limit to the compensatory and punitive damages if your case was brought under the federal anti-discrimination law, Title VII. The limits to the damages are based on the number of employees of the employer as follows:

• 15 to 100 employees the limit is $50,000
• 101 to 200 employees the limit is $100,000
• 201 and 500 employees the limit is $200,000
• 500 employees or more the limit is $300,000

Keep in mind, however, that this does not include back pay which can then be added as part of the total value of your case. These limits also are not all encompassing of settlements of discrimination as discrimination lawsuits can be complex and result in higher damages than those listed above.

Is it Worth Suing for Employment Discrimination?

When you are deciding whether it is really “worth” suing for employment discrimination you aren’t just thinking about the potential monetary compensation.  Consider the following aspects to help you weigh your options:   

• Future Job Opportunities – A future employment an employer could do a check on court records where your case could be found.  They could find your discrimination lawsuit and decide they do not want to have an employee with that type of record, which could cost you a job opportunity.
• Benefit Other Employees – A lawsuit for discriminatory conduct by a supervisor not only benefit you but also those with whom you work.  If your lawsuit is successful, then the supervisor could potentially be removed from employment, helping to create a better work environment for all.

Ultimately you will be the one who decides if suing for employment discrimination is worth it.

Discrimination Lawsuit Settlements

The unique situations that each case involves means that settlements for discrimination lawsuit settlements can vary widely.  With discrimination cases being tried each day throughout the US, consider the following example to give you an idea of the types of discrimination and the resulting settlement amount:

• Mayo v. Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles

  – The plaintiff brought this case of religious discrimination to court.  She alleged she was a victim of retaliation by her employer because after reporting the discrimination to HR, she was written-up for poor performance and ultimately terminated for insubordination.  She was successful at trial, with the jury awarding her $1,377,000.

Where you reside and the specifics of the discrimination can complicate the potential settlement of your case.  Don’t let the complexity of your case stop you from determining how you can get funds early with pre-settlement funding through US Claims. 

Employment Discrimination

You may ask yourself, what is employment discrimination? It’s important to remind yourself that if you feel targeted, harassed, or overlooked at work, you may be experiencing employment discrimination. We’ve all heard the term discrimination being bandied about, but do you really know what it means in the context of your job? To discriminate against someone simply means to treat them differently or less favorably for some reason. If you are discriminated against based on a category protected by law, however, then you may have a claim of employment discrimination. The government addresses discrimination in the workplace through the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency tasked with investigating and handling employment discrimination claims. 

In the U.S., employees can pursue claims of employment discrimination when they are experience discrimination in their jobs based on any of the following protected categories:

• Age discrimination – If you are 40 or over and have been treated less favorably due to your age you could be a victim of age discrimination.
• Disability discrimination – This can range from slurs regarding a disability to not making reasonable accommodations to do your job.
• Pregnancy discrimination – Being treated unfavorably  because of pregnancy as an employee or even during the interview process can qualify as pregnancy discrimination.
• National origin discrimination – Treating someone unfavorably because of ethnicity, accent, or they are from a particular part of the country or world.
• Race discrimination – Treating someone unfavorably because of their race or characters associated with race.
• Gender discrimination – Treating someone unfavorably based on their gender expression, sex, or gender identity.
• Sexual orientation discrimination – This involves treating someone unfavorably (an applicant or employee) due their sexual orientation, gender identity or pregnancy.
• Religious discrimination – Treating someone unfavorably due to their religious beliefs.  This can include such instances as mandating attendance to a “Christmas party” when the individual does not believe in Christmas.
• Retaliation – This is one of the most common cases and involves adverse action against an individual after they have engaged in a protected activity (ex: filing a charge or complaint with HR).

Employment Discrimination Can Take Many Forms

Employment discrimination can take wide-ranging forms, and they can all be harmful to the victim. If you are the victim of employment discrimination, reach out to an accomplished employment discrimination attorney today.  Common forms of employment discrimination could include all of the following, so long as they are based on one of the protected categories listed above:

• Denial of a reasonable change in the work area, tools, or schedule (that you need due to a disability or your religious beliefs)
• Harassment
• Improper questions about (or disclosure of) your genetic or medical information
• Retaliation against you for complaining about job discrimination or for assisting with a job discrimination proceeding
• Unfair treatment

Workplace Retaliation

The EEOC reports that workplace retaliation is the most common complaint it receives from employees, accounting for 53.8% of all charges filed with the agency in 2019. Workplace retaliation is a broad charge that can take all of the following forms:

• An employee who is demoted, fired, or harassed due to reporting the employer for discriminatory or other illegal actions
• An employee who is demoted, fired, or harassed due to reporting sexual harassment on the job
• An employee who is demoted, fired, or harassed due to speaking out against the employer’s discriminatory workplace actions

Is Pre-Settlement Funding Is For You?

What is employment discrimination? The answer is that it amounts to treating someone differently or unfavorably on the job for a reason that the U.S. government protects. Employment discrimination is more common than most people recognize. If you’ve been harmed by employment discrimination, a dedicated attorney with extensive experience in these often-complicated cases could help you go after the compensation to which you are entitled and that you need in order to be made whole in the eyes of the law. 

The legal process to obtain such compensation, however, can be long and difficult. At USClaims, we understand the financial dilemma associated with your situation. You’ve been financially or emotionally harmed by employment discrimination, and now, you have to wait to be compensated. This is where our services come into play; we are a pre-settlement funding company that partners with qualified claimants like you who experience financial hardship as their case proceeds. We provide you with the funds you need when you need them. The financial risk involved is ours alone.

Whether you’re waiting for a lawsuit to finalize on behalf of a loved one, or you’re waiting for your own auto accident case to settle, you may be wondering when you’ll be getting your money. At USClaims, we offer pre-settlement funding to plaintiffs who would rather have money faster. Apply now or call us today at 1-877-USCLAIMS to learn more.