Employment Discrimination Attorney in Pensacola

Fight Back Against a Discriminatory Employer

Unfortunately, employment discrimination happens to hardworking Americans every day. This is a problem in virtually every industry. At The Watson Firm, we represent clients who have suffered discrimination and fight to hold employers responsible for their unlawful discriminatory practices. If you have suffered discrimination at work, contact our firm for a consultation with our Pensacola employment discrimination lawyer.

Employment Discrimination Law

Facing discrimination at work is a humiliating, discouraging, and dehumanizing experience. Illegal discrimination can result in a lifetime of pain and suffering, as well as financial loss when the discrimination results in lower wages or loss of career advancement opportunities. Federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against their employees, and employers face penalties for illegal discriminatory practices.

Federal law prohibits many types of discrimination, including:

• Age
• Race
• National origin
• Religion
• Disability
• Equal pay/compensation
• Pregnancy
• Genetic information
• Harassment
• Sexual harassment
• Retaliation

When an employer illegally discriminates against you, the consequences for your life, career, and confidence can be significant. The law offers recourse for victims of employment discrimination. If your employer has illegally discriminated against you, it may be possible to recover compensatory and punitive damages. Punitive damages are sometimes awarded to punish an employer who has committed malicious or reckless acts of discrimination.

For additional information or to schedule a free case evaluation, contact The Watson Firm at 850-607-2929.