Representing Victims of Race and Gender Discrimination - Wisconins Attorneys
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act (WFEA) prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Unfortunately, many employers still refuse to hire applicants or promote employees based on these protected characteristics. The lawyers at Previant, Goldberg, Uelmen, Gratz, Miller & Brueggeman, S.C., can help you if you are a victim of this illegal discrimination.
Our firm takes seriously the equality of individuals. We believe that all qualified persons should have an equal opportunity for employment. We strive to protect the rights of workplace discrimination victims.
For almost 100 years, we have been serving the needs of north and central Wisconsin. We have the experience you need to file a discrimination claim and fight against injustice. Contact our office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, today for a free initial consultation.
Protecting our Clients' Civil Rights
No gender or race should prevent you from succeeding in your career choice. At Previant, Goldberg, Uelmen, Gratz, Miller & Brueggeman, S.C., we ensure this remains true. We protect our clients' civil rights and fight against gender and racial discrimination.
Under both Title VII and the WFEA, it is illegal to discriminate on the basis of a protected characteristic in any aspect of employment including:
- Hiring
- Firing
- Compensation
- Transfer
- Promotion
- Layoff
- Training
- Benefits
- Retirement plans
Title VII and the WFEA further prohibit:
- Harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin
- Retaliation against an individual for filing a charge of discrimination
- Retaliation for participating in an investigation
- Retaliation for opposing discriminatory practices
- Employment decisions based on stereotypes of certain groups
