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In at-will employment states (all states except Montana), yes — but not for illegal reasons. Illegal reasons include: discrimination (race, gender, age, disability, etc.), retaliation for whistleblowing, exercising legal rights (FMLA, filing workers comp), or union activities.
File a complaint with your state's Department of Labor or the federal Wage and Hour Division. You can also file a private lawsuit. Claims must typically be filed within 2-3 years. Successful claims may recover back wages, liquidated damages, and attorney fees.
Discrimination occurs when an employer takes adverse action (hiring, firing, promotion, pay) based on protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40+), disability, or genetic information. Many states add additional protections (sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status).
Yes, for federal discrimination claims, you must first file a charge with the EEOC (or equivalent state agency). The EEOC will investigate and issue a "Right to Sue" letter, which you need before filing a lawsuit. Deadlines: 180 or 300 days from the discriminatory act.
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