Modern Law Office of Amier Carmel, PsyaD., Esq., LLC

Discrimination

Unfair and discriminatory treatment because of your race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome remarks or sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.

Civil Mediation

Civil Mediation is an informal meeting involving the disputing parties, their attorneys, and a jointly selected mediator. A judge may order both parties to attend mediation, or the parties may agree to participate during litigation.  Dr. Carmel has actively participated in over 100 federal mediations with the EEOC.  Request a free consultation below for more information about mediation.

Leaves of Absence

Denial to provide leave for medical or religious reasons.  FMLA, ADA accommodations, for the birth or adoption of a child, or for military service or training.  

Wage and Hour, Overtime

Federal and/or local laws governing minimum wage, overtime, misclassification, exemptions, tips, commissions, prevailing wages, and other kinds of compensation. The Equal Pay Act is a federal law that governs compensation and equal pay. The Equal Pay Act requires employers to pay their female and male employees equally for substantially equal work. The requirement for equality applies to all forms of compensation, including the rate of salary, pay, overtime, stock options, profit sharing, travel expense reimbursement, holiday and vacation pay, bonus plans, and other compensation. If your employer violates this law, you have the option of pursuing a lawsuit in court or filing a Charge of Discrimination with the EEOC.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that applies to employers with 50 or more employees. This law allows qualifying employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12 months period for serious health conditions if they hinder job performance, the adoption of a child, the birth of a child, or the serious health conditions of a parent, spouse or child. Additionally, at any time within one year of the qualifying event, the leave of absence may be taken. Upon return to work, the employer is mandated to guarantee the employee their benefits, pay, and position. Additionally, the Family and Medical Leave Act affords family members of those injured as a result of active military duty professional courtesies.