Age Discrimination Victims Turn to Dallas Employment Lawyer

Are you too old? For a company to pre-determine how old a person needs to be to do a certain job or get hired for a new position may seem on the surface to be fairly harmless. After all, can a seventy year-old man lift heavy boxes and stock shelves all night long? In most cases he cannot, but a twenty year-old can. Even the most liberal of advocates can see the common sense in that, but what about the seventy year-old that goes to the gym every day? Are you going to deny him a job opportunity because you feel he’s not physically capable of doing it? He’s too old?

If you do happen to make that decision, please tell the gentleman why you’re not hiring him and then send him to our office. Dan Atkerson is a Dallas employment lawyer who just loves to hear stories like that. Of course, you might also want to check your bank balance before that “old guy” leaves your office. We have every intention of cleaning you out for what you just did. It’s age discrimination, and it’s against the law. It is also, of course, grounds for a lawsuit. We’ll see you in court.

Discrimination comes in all shapes and sizes. Age discrimination is practiced almost everywhere you go, sometimes subtly and at other times blatantly with seniors or older adults who feel they can do nothing about it. The natural order of things is that the young take over for the old at some point. That’s just life, right? It might seem that way to some, but when those discriminatory policies affect the livelihoods of individuals, couples, and families, there are grounds for legal action. Call or visit the office of Dan Atkerson to learn more.

Our firm has handled a number of age discrimination cases in the past. Some of them have resulted in high awards to the plaintiffs for lost wages, liquidated damages and attorney fees. If you feel you’ve been discriminated against because of your age, document everything and set up a day for a free consultation with attorney Dan Atkerson. You may have a case and you may not, but don’t just let it slide if you think you can’t win. There are instances where the company you work for will give you plausible excuses why they can’t promote you or have to let you go, plausible, but untrue. We can bring out the truth for you.

“We’re going in another direction. Your department is being closed up. We’re consolidating our resources and thinking about outsourcing.” Are these statements you’ve heard from your employer? Look around you. Is anyone else in your department or section of the company being affected by any of this or are just the older, more “expendable” employees being let go? They might seem to have a good reason, but you know the truth. Come and see us and we’ll help you do something about it.  Contact Dallas employment discrimination attorney Dan Atkerson at danatkerson@atkersonlaw.com or (214) 383-3606 for a free consultation.

National Origin Discrimination is Best Handled by a Dallas Employment Lawyer

Do you remember September 11, 2001? Most people will never forget that date. It was the day America was shocked awake with the realization that we are not untouchable on our own soil, something we thought would never happen. The terrible tragedy of the Twin Towers struck fear into our hearts, but in many ways it also brought us together as a nation. Those who were formerly strangers to each other felt the compulsion to reach out to others and embrace them as brothers and sisters, unless of course you happened to be of Middle Eastern descent. Those folks were the enemy that brought about this terrible tragedy. To many Americans, anyone with dark skin and an accent was suspect.

Is your head nodding in agreement right now or shaking in disbelief? Unfortunately, stereotypes and prejudices will always exist. Its human nature, but that doesn’t make it right. Many hard working, family-oriented men and women who came from Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, and other Middle Eastern nations have been denied jobs in the past ten years because of 9/11. That’s called national origin discrimination and not only is it morally wrong, it’s illegal. If you are one of the victims of this crime, you need a Dallas employment discrimination lawyer to help you.

This isn’t the first time that racism has raised its ugly head in America. It’s been part of our culture since the very beginning. There were men in the original Continental Congress who were slave owners. They signed a Declaration of Independence that claimed “All Men are Created Equal”, but didn’t feel that statement applied to their slaves. In the 1860’s, the nation fought a Civil War to abolish slavery, but many of the soldiers sent to fight were conscripted from ships arriving loaded with Irish immigrants. They were sent to the front as cannon fodder.

On December 7, 1941, a day of tragedy overshadowed only by 9/11, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor to bring the United States into World War II. Japanese Americans in certain parts of the country were interred in prison camps because of it. In the 1960’s, the Civil Rights Movement secured voting privileges for thousands of African Americans, but it took fifty years longer to elect a black president and a lot of folks are still angry about that. You can chalk all of these incidents up to growing pains for America, but when exactly are we going to be grown up and beyond these things? It obviously hasn’t happened yet.

Discriminating against someone because of their national origin is not acceptable. If you look back in history, many of those doing the discriminating most likely have ancestors who were victimized by the very same thing. Today, we need Dallas employment lawyers like Dan Atkerson to represent those who can’t get a job because of their national origin. Hopefully, some time in the future, all employers in this country will be able to look past all of that and just hire a person for who he is, not what he is.   Please contact Dallas employment discrimination attorney Dan Atkerson at danatkerson@atkersonlaw.com or (214) 383-3606 for a free consultation.

Dallas Discrimination Attorney gets $165,000 in Client’s Pocket for Sexual Harassment

Dallas Discrimination Attorney Dan Atkerson, in a case involving a female office employee sexually harassed by her employer, was awarded a $165,000 settlement in her pocket (after payment of attorney fees and expenses). It was just one of many high dollar value settlements secured by Atkerson, an attorney with over twenty-seven (27) years experience.

That’s the type of headline we like to see, and one of many that we’ve been the beneficiary of over the years. With settlements to the client (after payment of attorney fees and expenses) ranging from $15,000 for a slip and fall injury to $1,900,000 for a closed head brain injury, Dan Atkerson has proven over the decades that when he goes to court on behalf of a plaintiff, he’s going to get that person everything they are entitled to. That may be a cash award for a discrimination suit or compensation for lost wages and medical bills in an accident case. Whatever the situation is, Dan Atkerson is the attorney you want by your side when you present it.

In a sex discrimination case, the evidence presented is often compiled over the course of several months. Some instances are blatant enough to justify an immediate suit, but typically discrimination is a subtle pattern of behavior practiced by someone who knows he or she is breaking the law, but is unable to get past their own prejudices. Proving all of this can be difficult, and hiring an inexperienced lawyer to represent you in court will not get you the desired results. Dan Atkerson has been through dozens of court proceedings related to sex discrimination and has a history of proven success.

There is a difference between sex discrimination and sexual harassment. Discrimination is when something, a benefit or promotion for instance, is denied to you because you are female or male. Sexual harassment is when you have to put up with sexual innuendos or even unwanted advances at work. Both are against the law and both are specialties of Dallas employment lawyer Dan Atkerson. If you find yourself in a position where you dread going to work or feel there’s no future because of sexist policies, call our office and we’ll help you change it, securing you a settlement for your troubles in the process. You’ll help yourself and maybe a few others by doing it.

The process begins with a free consultation with Dan Atkerson. Call our office today at 214-383-3606, or e-mail me at danatkerson@atkersonlaw.com, and set up a time to come in and talk it over. Bring whatever evidence you have, even if it’s just your documentation of certain instances. There are often witnesses to these things so try to remember who was there when it happened and we’ll see if they want to testify on your behalf. Chances are this type of thing has happened before, so there’s someone else not happy about it. They’ll usually come forward once you file your case.

We’ll keep everything you say here in this office confidential. Then we’ll hit them with everything we have, which is a lot – nearly three decades of experience, an attorney who’s passionate about defending the rights of others, and a history of winning. What more could you ask for?

Dan Atkerson is Your Best Choice for a Labor Lawyer Dallas

After twenty-seven (27) years of mediating labor disputes and negotiating settlements for poorly treated employees, Dan Atkerson is definitely the labor lawyer Dallas employees should turn to if they feel their rights have been violated or that they’re being discriminated against in the workplace. Don’t go on thinking that you don’t have a case or that “it isn’t that bad”. Any level of mistreatment is unacceptable and you do not have to take it anymore. There is legal recourse and it starts with a phone call to the Law Offices of Dan Atkerson at 214-383-3606 or e-mail to danatkerson@atkersonlaw.com.

Have you been refused a job because of the color or your skin or your religious beliefs? Can you prove it? How about mistreatment at the workplace? Are you dealing with sexual harassment? Those are against the law, you know. You can file suit against those harassing you and the company you work for. These cases are sometimes hard to prove, but you’d be surprised what happens when you make the first move. There are most likely others who have experienced the same thing you’re going through right now. Coming forward with it might give them the ability to speak out too.

There are different aspects to labor law, not all of them related to discrimination. In our experience, we’ve seen labor disputes that involve compensation, benefits, and severance packages. Dan Atkerson has represented employees in all of these types of cases, and the end result is usually that the plaintiff receives much of what they request. That’s the type of resolution you get when you have an experienced labor lawyer by your side. Someone with less time in the field might not win those tough cases. We keep fighting until we get what we want, and those who go against us know that.

Every case that comes through the door here is handled directly by Dan Atkerson. You won’t be talking to a paralegal or secretary when you call in to ask questions about your case. In instances where your livelihood is at stake, it’s not right for an attorney to pass you off to a subordinate or a student. If you think that’s just business as usual, think again. It may be common in some law offices, but not here. Contact us for a free consultation and you’ll speak directly with Dan. If we take the case, you’ll continue to speak to him every step of the way – until we get you the settlement you deserve.

A Dallas Discrimination Lawyer who Fights for Your Rights

In this country, you have a right to every opportunity everyone else has, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or religion. On the job, it is the law that you need to be treated equally, without discrimination, when it comes to hiring, promotions, benefits, and professional respect. If you feel that your employer or co-workers are in some way mistreating you because you’re different, it’s time to contact a Dallas Discrimination Lawyer, namely Dan Atkerson. With over twenty-seven (27) years experience, Dan will stand up for you and get you compensation for your troubles.

America is the land of the free with equal rights for all. We have a Bill of Rights and a Constitution that guarantees those rights to all and a Declaration of Independence that states “All Men are Created Equal”. It was written at a time when that ideal still needed some work to become a reality, but the premise was set. Today, all men and women have a right to equal treatment and equal rights, both on the job and off. If you’re not experiencing that at work, you need an attorney.

Call or e-mail me for a free consultation. If you feel that you are being unfairly treated, please document all of the incidents where that has happened and bring any hard evidence you can think of. An example of this would be a video or audio recording, documents refusing promotions or histories of decisions made that affect you in a negative way. Discrimination is an ugly thing that is often done by those who try to hide that they are doing it, so the evidence may not be clear cut. Bring everything when you come in and we’ll sort it all out.

As a Dallas employment discrimination lawyer, I have had to represent folks throughout the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, and other towns and cities throughout Texas. I’ve seen it all, from discrimination over color or religion to disability discrimination and discrimination due to sexual orientation. Some of it has been subtle. In other cases, I’ve seen outright hatred and even physical abuse because of another’s aversion to my client’s differences. It always saddens me that this many years after Thomas Jefferson’s bold declaration we are still experiencing this in our country.

Are you afraid to go to work in the morning? You’re not alone. Hundreds of employees across the country are experiencing what you are going through each and every day. Some of them are mistreated because they’re a different color than everyone else. Others worship a different God or have a different sexual orientation. There are even those who are exactly like everyone else but happen to be more attractive or desirable, so they are harassed – another form of discrimination. If you’re one of these people, don’t despair. The law prohibits what’s happening and you do not have to put up with it. Call me today  at 214-383-3606, e-mail me at danatkerson@atkersonlaw.com, and we’ll put a stop to it.