Background - Employment Discrimination in Maine
While a Maine lawyer will litigate or defend an employment discrimination case filed in Maine, the most significant claims in any such case are likely to be based upon federal anti-discrimination statutes, which are applicable in all fifty states. The primary such claims and statutes are as follows:
o Gender Discrimination, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, and National Origin Discrimination as well as claims of harassment. These claims are based upon Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
o Age Discrimination. Claims of age discrimination, generally involving a person over the age of 40, are based upon the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, or ADEA.
o Discrimination against people with Disabilities. Claims of discrimination against people with disabilities are based upon the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA.
Maine Human Rights Commission
The Maine Human Rights Commission enforces laws prohibiting discrimination in employment (and in other contexts). Be sure to contact the commission, or an attorney, as soon as possible if you believe a claim exists because strict and short filing deadlines must be satisfied.
Maine Employment Discrimination Lawyers
None currently listed. Attorneys please see Lawyer Listing Info.