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Learn more about veteran rights and discrimination, and to see if you or a family member may have been illegally discriminated against for a civilian job. You sacrificed for your country and now it’s time for your country’s legal system to work to protect your rights. 

What Is Veteran Discrimination? 

• Disabled Veterans Rights

• Are Veterans A Protected Class?

• Examples Of Discrimination Against Veterans

• Examples Of Companies Engaging Veterans Legally

• What Laws Protect Veterans?

• What Impact Does The EEOC Have In Providing Veterans Protection? 

• Resources: Discrimination Against Veterans With Disabilities

• The ADA And Veteran Protection

Disabled Veterans: A Guide To Discrimination, Other Barriers, And Resources

In our guide, we dive into different points such as:  

• Why Disabled Veterans Experience Lack of Resources 
• Discrimination Against Disabled Veterans
• Important Rights for Disabled Veterans
• National Resources to Help Bridge the Gap 

With over 20 million veterans in the United States, you may be one who is experiencing, or has experienced, the many ways in which discrimination can impact a veteran’s well being and employment status. Here are some examples of what veteran discrimination might look like:

• “I’m sorry, but that position is not available”: When a position, like a promotion, is listed on an internal job board and it is suddenly out of reach when a veteran tries to apply for it. That could be an example of veteran discriminatory practices. Another way this occurs is during an interview when a disabled veteran has gotten to the first steps of the process, but indicators during the interview seem to present systemic challenges. The latter of the two is the hardest to prove in an EEOC filing.
• “I don’t hire veterans”: This phrase embodies the bias of overt discrimination. In a case like this, the employer isn’t even trying to hide their improper practices. Perhaps, they are not knowledgeable about discrimination, or they simply don’t care or don’t think you have any recourse. While this kind of reaction is rare, it can occur and certainly qualifies as a discriminatory hiring practice under the law.
• “I’m sorry, but you won’t be receiving the raise we discussed”: Employers can’t take away benefits that impact veterans like vacation days and sick time, or annual raises or opportunities for promotion. An employer may try something that strips you of your pension or other important long-term benefits in some cases.
• “I just think your PTSD means you aren’t cut out for the role”: Employers are not allowed to judge candidates based on medical conditions. They may only ask them if they need accommodation and what kind of accommodation they need.

If you or a family member are a veteran who has been a victim of veteran discrimination, you need a lawyer working for you to ensure you receive the help, support, services, and lifestyle that you are entitled to. You sacrificed for your country, and now it’s time for your country’s legal system to work to protect your rights. If you served in the military and are being discriminated against, Florin|Roebig has a live person waiting to talk to you.   Call us today to schedule a confidential and free case evaluation. 

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