Being an employee brings both rights and duties. While the responsibilities and penalties are often crystal clear, many remain unaware of their legal rights. Knowledge is power, so here are twelve reasons you may sue your employer for violating your rights.
You can file a discrimination lawsuit if you are part of a legally protected class and prove you have suffered adverse employment action because of your protected attributes.
No, asking confusing questions doesn’t count. However, suppose you’re asked questions about protected attributes such as ethnicity, disability, or gender.
A standardized discipline policy ensures that all employees are treated and disciplined equally. Any unfair treatment that is out of the laid out procedure can account for a lawsuit.
When duty calls, you may have to work overtime. However, it’s time to rethink if you find yourself putting in the extra hours for no compensation. Employers cannot waive overtime pay or even ask employees to work off the clock.
Off-the-clock work mainly refers to work done for the employer without their knowledge. Hence, as per most wage laws, employers can’t ask you to do overtime, and should you do off-hour work, compensation must be made.