Asked over 1 year ago - Hood River, OR
FlagI was offered a job with the State Department, which was later revoked. I asked for an EEOC investigation suspecting discrimination and learned that 9 of 10 candidates in my position were men. Do I have a claim? Are EEO cases taken on contingency?
Dear Hood River Worker,
Many attorneys take employment cases on a contingency, if we think we are likely to win. It is smart to get one involved even at the investigation stage. We can assist the investigator considers all of the pertinent evidence that you know about and prepare the employee for his or her interview.
If the EEOC determines that there is evidence of discrimination, then you will likely be able to hire an employment attorney on a contingent fee.
From your brief description, there's no way to know if you have a case that could win.
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Jeff Merrick, Oregon Trial Attorney
Injury & Employment Law
http://www.jeffmerrick.com 503-665-4234
The above is not legal advice. I cannot give you sound advice without knowing more information. It is intended to raise some issues for you to discuss with your own lawyer.
First, as you likely are already aware, federal sector employment discrimination is handled differently (and has different time limits) from discrimination charges in the private sector.
Your posting sheds very little light because one doesn't know who would be eligible to be "candidates." Nor does one know what you mean by "in my position." If the employer has no input into the make-up of the candidate pool, then you may not have much of a claim. Conversely, if your employer does help shape the candidate pool, then you may possibly have a claim.
Cases alleging workplace discrimination are sometimes handled on a contingency fee basis, but there is no hard and fast rule as to this.
Good luck to you.
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