Can I file a lawsuit against my employer who seems to discriminate on health insurance?
953058
Uh ... insurance companies offer different policies and different levels of coverage.  Blue Cross in my area has about 17 different plans to choose from.  It's up to the employer to decide which (if any) plan they want to offer and they certainly aren't under any obligation to pick the most expensive plan with the widest eligibility net.\n\nHow is it "discrimination" if a DIFFERENT hospital selected a DIFFERENT tier plan of United?\n\nIf what other people are getting really bothers you and you don't like the benefit selection at your current job ... go get a job at the other hospital.
745888
There are plenty of group plans that allow several different employers to pool together to create a good plan.  It sounds to me like your employer doesn't want to do the research, or have to cut into his profits to pay for health insurance (Generally the employer pays a portion of the health insurance premium.  My company picks up 80%, I pay the other 20%).  I think your boss is just too greedy to want to go out and get insurance.
565116
Unless you took on a religious job (pastor, chaplain, etc.) I don't think they can legally do that.\n\nContact your state department of labor.  And a lawyer.\n\nIf that really is the reason you were fired, you should sue for discrimination.
160640
Your health is being endangered. Contact OSHA and make a complaint. See http://www.osha.gov/as/opa/worker/complain.html
687233
It is a crime --- you have to prove discrimination get a good lawyer and go fight for your rights -\n\n The jobs you listed have by far(nation wide) more whites employees than other minorities.\n\nIn my home town --- on the local fire dept. there was only one black person (full time employee) the rest are white. My nursing class had about 40 students (only 2 black students).\n I still find for the most part people go where they feel comfortable (accepted).
692975
That's called public humiliation, discrimination, harassment and you had medical reasons to be there.\n\nAlso, she did NOT tell you WHAT is appropriate, they didn't specify a dress code.\n\nSo you could SUE the PANTS OFF HIM (pun intended) and the gym for the damages being done and in your court action, you could also demand that they establish a dress code.\n\nSeek a lawyer and demand advice from him, I'm sure you could make money with that. You will need a few witnesses though to give some credence and help you build your case.\n\nPlease go see a lawyer and don't let this S.O.B. get away with this.
187855
There really isn't any "fair" discrimination.\n\nDo an internet search for "workplace discrimination" "labor laws discrimination" etc., and I'm sure you'll find all the articles you need.\n\nYou can modify your search to include specific terms that will narrow down the results, i.e. age, sexual, racial, etc.
94687
You can be asked questions which will help the employer decide on your qualifications for the position.  \n\nYou cannot be asked questions about matters which might form the basis for a claim of illegal job discrimination.  For example, you should not answer questions concerning your age, your religion, your sexual preference, your marital status or your national origin.  Your prospective employer may not discriminate against you based on a handicap or disability unless it pertains to a bona fide occupational qualification.  Otherwise, you are entitled to reasonable accommodations on the job.  For example, if you are unable to lift because of disability and lifting is part of the job (like a dock worker), that disbability may preclude you from getting the job.  On the other hand, extreme nearsightedness may not be a reason to discriminate for an office worker who can use a magnified computer screen.\n\nThis is by no means exhaustive but should give you a reasonable idea.
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You don't give any context, but I believe you're asking about equal protection law.\n\nWhen a group is classified by the government, it may or may not trigger equal protection, depending upon the action taken based upon that classification.\n\nFor instance, if the government singles out all health insurance companies for an increased tax on their profits, that is a classification.  If the government singles out a particular groups of people because they have green hair and blue eyes, that is a classification.\n\nSome classifications are suspect classifications - that the very nature of the classification gives rise to concerns that equal protection will be violated.  But the flip side is the benign classification - even if a group is being singled out in some way, as there is no resulting prejudice or harm, the classification makes no difference.  Equal protection is not violated.  Hence, a benign classification.
544331
Sueing the company you're working for never looks good on an employee unless you have a really strong case.  You might want to talk to your boss about some sort of medical comensation before even considering sueing.  Taking the matter to court should be your last option, especially when you have built a great relationship with your boss and have put hard work into where you are.  I'm sure someone in your company would listen to your case, as it does sound serious.  Things might be able to be handled much simpler without even taking it that far.
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Your employer cannot force you to apologize.  \n\nThere are certain "protected classes" of people that if they are treated disperately, can be considered discriminated against:  race or color; religion; national origin or ancestry, physical disability; mental disability or medical condition; gender; age, with respect to persons over the age of 40; and pregnancy.  That is from http://www.finduslaw.com/taxonomy_menu/12/23\n\nIf you fall into one or more of those "protected classes" and you truly feel that you were discriminated against because you are a member of one of those classes, then you may have a case.\n\nI suggest that you contact the people at http://finduslaw.com and ask them for Employment Law advice: http://www.finduslaw.com/contact
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contact an attorney that specializes in employer lawsuits.You have to be able to prove some kind of discrimination.Try to draw unemployment compensation.You should get it if you weren't discharged for misconduct.You usually can draw for 26 weeks.Go to the unemployement commission.Appeal until you win.Good Luck.
176774
I think technically, it sounds like U are being discriminated against. Although, there could be other reasons involved, too. Look at UR lease. Check if U have violated any other codes, that U know of, and contact an agency, if no other codes apply 2 U.
451430
It sounds like discrimination no matter how you describe it or what they advise you to do or not to do. I would contact your local disabilities office and report the discrimination... they would then be able to give you the best advice on how to proceed.
143482
Well, descrimination is slightly different than being passed over for a promotion. Obviously you feel you performance warranted a promotion, so was there anything that you can identify as descriminatory. For example, are you some kind of minority: Woman, Hispanic, African American? It's very difficult to establish discrimination if you're a white male. \n\nFirst, I would advise that you find out how you've done on your recent performance reviews, many employers are obligated to tell you. Second, I would try to find other people within the company that feel the same way you do. Even if you can't find others, if you find that you've been doing well, with no reason for being passed over, then you can either file a complaint with the company's headquarter's  or simply threaten a lawsuit.
238760
Was your union your employer?  If not they're not responsible for ADA problems at your employer.  They could support your employers view or not, and if they support the employers view it will be harder to complain of ADA discrimination by your employer.  There is time limits for each complaint so anything past that timeline can't be argued, but anything within that time can be.  You need to get a good lawyer to fight this.  If you file yourself you could end up saying something that could be used to validate the employers claim.
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Perhaps if you told people what kind of lawsuit you intended to file, you might get better answers.\n\nDid you work there, and you want to sue for some labor-related issue?\n\nDid you get hurt on their property, and you want to sue for some kind of personal injury issue?\n\nDid one of the employees assault you in some fashion and you want to sue for that?\n\nAnd the list is endless, I'm sure.  But if you don't tell people a little about why you want to, you're not going to get any better answers than you already have (and one of your answers is already from an attorney!).