7 Signs of Employment Discrimination and What You Can Do

Are you being treated unfairly at work — passed over for promotions, targeted for your identity, or pressured in ways that feel wrong due to your personal characteristics? You may be experiencing employment discrimination, which is illegal under both federal and state law.
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Chapters:
0:00 What Counts as Workplace Discrimination?
0:27 Federal Protections Against Discrimination
1:50 North & South Carolina Employment Laws
2:23 How Civil Rights Attorneys Can Help
2:43 The James Scott Farrin Advantage
3:10 Legal Help Across the Carolinas
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In this video, attorney Nichad Davis breaks down 7 common forms of employment discrimination, including:
• Discrimination based on race, sex, religion, or national origin
• Age-based mistreatment (especially for those 40 and older)
• Unequal pay based on sex
• Discrimination against employees with disabilities
• Pregnancy-related retaliation or demotion
• Hostile work environments and wrongful termination
• Denial of workplace accommodations
We’ll also explain your rights as an employee in North and South Carolina under both federal law and state-specific protections — including the North Carolina EEPA and South Carolina Human Affairs Law.
An experienced employment discrimination attorney can:
• Review your case and explain your rights
• Help gather and preserve key evidence
• File official discrimination claims
• Negotiate settlements or represent you in court if needed
At James Scott Farrin, our team has helped thousands of people fight back against injustice — including a $1.25 billion civil rights settlement on behalf of Black farmers.* We work under a You-First Policy: no upfront fees, no hourly fees, and no fee at all unless we win your case.**
If you believe you've suffered workplace discrimination in North or South Carolina, contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
You don’t have to stay silent — and you don’t have to face this alone.
More about your rights in North and South Carolina after experiencing employment discrimination: https://www.farrin.com/civil-rights-l...
If you, or a loved one, have had your civil rights violated in North or South Carolina, you may need a tough legal advocate on your side who knows how to pursue maximum compensation and justice. Over 73,000 people have trusted the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin for high-quality representation. Contact our caring and compassionate team for answers, help, and a free case evaluation (no obligation).
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*Re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation, the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin led a team of firms to recover $1.25 billion for Black farmers from the U. S. government for discrimination. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes in future cases because each case is unique and must be evaluated separately.
**Attorney’s fee calculated on gross recovery, before deduction of any court or other costs that are incurred during the case.