If you’re facing workplace discrimination in Pittsburgh, know this: you have real legal options. The Lacy Employment Law Firm helps employees understand their rights, file claims under both federal and local law, and pursue justice through mediation, administrative filings, or litigation.
Why Pittsburgh residents need a skilled employment law attorney
Downtown Pittsburgh, rooted in steel-city heritage and now thriving with innovation near UPMC and Carnegie Mellon, has always adapted, yet workplace discrimination remains a concern [1].
The City of Pittsburgh’s 2024 Annual Report logged 66 employment discrimination complaints, clear local indicators that such issues are real and ongoing [2].
The City’s Commission on Human Relations (PghCHR) has long enforced protections and expanded them over time: since 1955 the city added protections for sex (1969), disability and age (1980), sexual orientation (1990), gender identity and expression (2014), pregnancy and survivors of domestic violence (2019–2021), language, citizenship status, and hairstyle (CROWN Act), and most recently, medical marijuana patients (2024) [3].
How our attorney helps:
- Assesses your case under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, PHRA, and city/local ordinances
- Guides internal HR processes and administrative filings with EEOC, PHRC, or PghCHR
- Helps negotiate resolutions or bring discrimination claims to trial with confidence
Why Choose The Lacy Employment Law Firm in Pittsburgh?
1. Downtown credibility & accessibility
Based in the Diamond Building at 100 Fifth Avenue, Suite 509, adjacent to Grant Street, easily reachable from Penn Station and the 10th Street parking garages. This central location offers ease of access for clients throughout Pittsburgh.
2. Attorney Andrew Lacy’s strong credentials
- Cornell Law graduate (Dean’s List)
- Judicial Law Clerk
- United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
3. Transparent and client-centred service
- Fully paperless and tech-forward, ensuring prompt updates
- Offers free consultations, rights coaching, and selective pro bono support
How To Get Started
- Document every incident: emails, HR notices, performance appraisals, and key communications.
- Schedule your free consultation with The Lacy Firm.
- Understand your legal rights under PHRA, Title VII, ADA, and local ordinances.
- File your complaint correctly, whether with EEOC, PHRC, or PghCHR.
- Negotiate or litigate – with a firm that is settlement-savvy and trial-ready.
What truly sets The Lacy Employment Law Firm apart locally
- Deep roots in Pittsburgh’s legal and civic community
- Personalized service built on empathy and legal rigor
- Balanced strategy: resolving efficiently when possible, and pursuing trial when needed
FAQs about Employment Law in Pittsburgh
What protections exist against discrimination in Pittsburgh?
A: The City protects against discrimination based on sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, language, citizenship, medical marijuana usage, hairstyle, and status as a survivor of domestic violence, under local ordinances and the PHRA [3][4].
How do I file an employment discrimination complaint locally?
A: First, report internally to HR. Then file with the EEOC, PHRC, or PghCHR (for city incidents) or Allegheny County Human Relations Commission (for county-wide issues) at no fee [5].
How long do I have to file a complaint?
A: For PghCHR, you have 365 days from the date of harm to file [5].
How common are employment discrimination allegations in Pittsburgh?
A: In 2024, there were 66 reported employment discrimination complaints filed locally with the City’s Commission on Human Relations [2].
What local milestones reflect Pittsburgh’s evolving protections?
A: The city has steadily expanded protections, from sex in 1969 to medical marijuana patients in 2024, demonstrating progressive leadership on civil rights [3].
Workplace discrimination in Pittsburgh isn’t rare, but you don’t have to face it alone. The Lacy Employment Law Firm combines deep local experience, modern efficiency, and heartfelt client care to stand by your side. If you need trusted legal advice and a firm dedicated to justice, reach out today.
Contact us at:
- Diamond Building, 100 Fifth Avenue, Suite 509 | Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Phone: (412) 301-3908
- Booking: Free consultation via our contact form
Accessibility: Street-level entrance, ADA accessible, ample parking nearby, bike and transit convenient
