Wage Discrimination Legal Steps

Summary

In Delaware, the minimum wage is $9.25/hr, and discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or religion is illegal. If you believe your previous employer violated these laws, you can file a complaint with the Delaware Department of Labor for wage issues and the Delaware Division of Human Relations for discrimination. Keep all evidence related to your case, such as emails or records of communication with your manager. If your employers lawyer disputes your claims, submit your evidence to support your case. Consider hiring an employment lawyer for representation.

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Hour and wage and discrimination from previous employer
Hello ****, it's important to know where you're located to give accurate information. Could you please provide your location?
Delaware
Hello ****, in Delaware:
- Minimum wage is $*.*/hr (as of *).
- Discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability or religion is against the law.
Do you believe your previous employer violated these laws?
Yes
Great, ****. You can file a complaint with the Delaware Department of Labor for wage issues, and the Delaware Division of Human Relations for discrimination. Would you like their contact information?
I already did
That's a good step forward, ****. After filing, it normally takes a few weeks to process. In the meantime, keep all evidence related to your case. It would be helpful if you need to escalate the matter further.
I have a response from a lawyer representing old employer
Could you please provide more information about the response you received from your old employer's lawyer? This will help me to give you the most accurate advice.
They pretty much are lieing saying I quit for no reason and are saying I never went to the right channels but I talked to my general manager * different times and nothing changed
You have the right to submit any evidence you have, such as emails or other records of communication with your manager, to support your claim. Remember, you're presumed innocent until proven guilty. If you need legal representation, consider hiring an employment lawyer.