The Federal government as well as the state of Vermont have enacted laws which make it illegal to discriminate based on specified protected characteristics. Depending on what type of trait prompted the discriminatory treatment, government employers and even private organizations in Barre can be held liable under various state and federal laws.
Employment discrimination occurs if an employer treats you wrongly because of your membership in a legally protected category. Race, gender, religion, familial status and national origin are examples of some traits that employers may not use when evaluating you. In order for a claim of employment discrimination to be proven, a Barre, Vermont plaintiff must show that his (or her) employer actively intended to treat him differently because of his protected status.
Employment discrimination claims have complicated filing procedures, because they involve pursuing the claim with specific agencies. Barre, Vermont has many lawyers available to assist you in filing in a timely fashion, and they can also help you pursue any remedies that might be available to you while your case is being processed.