Federal and state laws prevent employment discrimination in Pierce County, Washington for certain protected classes.
Under federal law, an employer may not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, disability or age.
In many states, it is also illegal to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Discrimination could mean unfair hiring practices, creating a hostile work environment or unfair promotion schemes.
Contact a employment discrimination law attorney in Pierce County, Washington to discuss your case.
The NELA strives toward a world where employees are paid a living wage, that is free of employment discrimination, harassment or wrongful termination.
Lawyer Referral Service of the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association - The Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association established a Lawyer Referral Service to helps the public and businesses find a local attorney with experience in a particular practice area. The Lawyer Referral Service is a non-profit community based service for individuals and businesses in Tacoma and Pierce County, Washington. The service makes more than 1,300 referrals to local attorneys each year.