Re: Racial discrimination job harassment

Although the employer has the right to request medical documentation, and probably to request replacement of lost documents when honest mistakes occur, this particular situation does not sound reasonable. If Sherwin-Wiliams is behaving as you describe, then they are probably interfering with your FMLA rights and thus arguably violating the law. If race is involved, then discrimination may be occurring as well.

Please call me right away for a free consultation, or another lawyer of your choosing, to review the entire matter thoroughly and decide how best to proceed. More facts are needed before advice can be given. My numbers are below.

If you do not want to call a lawyer, you can also call the US Department of Labor for advice on the FMLA matter, or the EEOC for advice on how to file a discrimination claim. But please feel free to call me to review the mater for free.

Good luck.

Jeff Sheldon

Jeffrey L. Sheldon, Esquire

The Sheldon Law Firm

6932 Mayfair Road

Laurel, MD 20707

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Re: Racial discrimination job harassment

It is possible that you are the victim of race discrimination if these demands for re-creation of your medical files, and threats of termination have not been made against others similarly situated. You do state in your message that other African- Americans have been treated in this fashion. This may be evidence of race based actions. An important question is whether any white employees have also been treated this way. If so, the employer may claim a legitimate non-discriminatory basis for the decision. If not, you can have a stronger claim of discrimination, provided that there were white employees in similar circumstances. This is one of many factors which would need to be analyzed.

You would be required to file a claim with the EEOC or a state, city or county local agency to initiate your claim for discrimination. There are short deadlines that apply to filing these claims and it is recommended you act quickly.

You would likely benefit from meeting with an attorney who specializes in these cases to help you make some decisions. Employment discrimination law is an area of law that I have expertise in. I would be happy to meet with you. You can contact me at the email or phone number below.

Jay P. Holland, Esq.

Josph, Greenwald & Laake, PA

301-220-2200

DISCLAIMER: This reply is intended for informational purposes only, and is not legal advice.