Promotion and Discrimination

There are few issues in the workplace as sensitive as payment and promotion. Individuals who are passed over for raises and promotions may be upset about the situation and may harbor bitter feelings towards their supervisors and fellow employees. If a qualified employee is denied promotion due to discrimination however, he or she may be able to pursue legal action.

Employment laws in the U.S. were established to prevent discrimination against employees in the workplace. This includes the practice of refusing to promote eligible and deserving employees due to race, sex, religion, or sexual orientation. If you have experienced promotion discrimination in the workplace, contact the San Antonio employment lawyers of Melton & Kumler, LLP at 800-681-6932.

Promotion Discrimination

Examples of promotion discrimination may include:

• Refusal to promote eligible employees due to race, sex, or religion
• Promotion of less-qualified employees due to personal issues
• Discrimination for whistle-blowing
• Sexual orientation discrimination
• Refused promotion because of a disability
• Promotion denied as a form of retaliation

Discrimination cases may require proof that the employee was denied promotion for illegal reasons and not for a valid cause like poor performance.

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If you or someone you know has experienced workplace discrimination, contact the San Antonio employment attorneys of Melton & Kumler, LLP at 800-681-6932.