KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: FACING EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION IN THE FACE OF REMOVING “DEIA” POSITIONS

February 15, 2025 | Employment Law

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: FACING EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION IN THE FACE OF REMOVING “DEIA” POSITIONS

At Marzzacco Niven & Associates, we seek to be advocates for those employees discriminated against by their employers. We believe it is our job to fight for our clients’ rights and strive to provide the best possible outcomes during unfortunate and unpredictable times.  

In light of the recent Executive Orders removing all diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (“DEIA”) programs and positions at the federal level, we recognize that many people have concerns about being terminated due to a protected class, which includes race, religion, sex, age, or disability. While these Executive Orders are enforceable on the federal government to remove DEIA departments and positions, these Executive Orders do not overrule the longstanding federal civil rights statutes which serve as the foundation to bring employment discrimination claims in the instance of unlawful discrimination. 

While Pennsylvania is an at-will employment state, meaning your employer does not need a specific reason to terminate your employment, it is illegal for your employer to terminate your employment due to a protected class, which includes race, religion, sex, age, or disability. It is also illegal for a public employer, such as the government, to terminate your employment due to your political speech or political affiliation when you act as a private citizen, which is protected under the First Amendment. 

The removal of DEIA positions at your workplace may be a pretext for employment discrimination. If you are the victim of employment discrimination, we support you and are here to help. 

If you believe your employer has terminated you in a discriminatory manner, you should speak with an attorney. Please contact our law firm today at the nearest location to schedule a free consultation today. 

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