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If you are a victim of employment discrimination, you will want to talk to an employment attorney in Maryland about holding your employer accountable. State and federal laws prohibit discrimination in the workplace, and these laws entitle employees (and former employees) to appropriate remedies when they fall victim.
5 Ways Employees (and Former Employees) Can Document Discrimination in the Workplace
To hold your employer accountable, you will need evidence that the discrimination occurred. Here are five ways that employees (and former employees) can document employment discrimination:
1. Take Detailed Notes
One of the simplest—but also most important—steps employees can take is to take detailed notes. If you believe that you are a victim of employment discrimination, you should write down why this is the case, including as many details as possible. For example, you should try to record details such as:
- When did the discrimination occur?
- Who was involved?
- What was the nature of the discriminatory act or conduct?
- Who else is aware of what happened?
- If you filed a report or complained, how did your employer respond?
All of these are key pieces of information that your Maryland employment attorney will need to know. If you have any other information that you think might be useful for establishing your claim, you should write this information down as well.
2. Keep Any Documentation You Have in Your Possession
If you have any relevant documentation in your possession, you should keep it in a safe place until you can share it with your attorney. This could include emails, text messages, screenshots, your employer’s discrimination policy, or anything else that helps prove you are a victim of employment discrimination. However, you should be careful about taking any additional documentation from your employer’s computer systems or premises—your attorney can provide additional information.
3. Locate Copies of Your Employment Records
If you have a discrimination claim against your employer, you will need copies of your employment records to pursue your claim as well. If possible, you should locate your most recent pay stubs, performance evaluations, and any other documentation from your employee file.
4. File a Complaint with Your Employer
If you have not done so already, you should file a complaint with your employer, following your employer’s formal procedures if they exist. If you are not comfortable filing a complaint on your own, your Maryland employment lawyer can assist you.
5. Hire an Attorney to Ensure Your Employer Preserves Critical Evidence
While you may have some evidence in your possession, there is a good chance that your employer has additional evidence in its possession as well. To make sure this evidence remains available, you should hire a Maryland employment attorney promptly. Once your attorney files a discrimination claim on your behalf, your employer will be obligated to preserve any and all evidence it has in its possession.
Request a Confidential Consultation with an Experienced Maryland Employment Attorney
Do you have a discrimination claim against your employer? If you need to know more about how to protect your legal rights, we invite you to get in touch. Call 410-514-6099 or contact us online to schedule a confidential consultation today.