My boss called me into her office and said that I was being terminated. She gave me an agreement and said I could get three weeks severance pay if I signed it and promised not to sue the company. I have worked at my job for 10 years so I think three weeks is extremely unfair. Furthermore, I don’t think she likes Muslims and I am Muslim. Should I sign the agreement or sue for discrimination?

Do not sign any agreement until you have an attorney review it. Let Joan C. Lenihan, Attorney at Law, negotiate a fairer settlement for you and make sure that you are protected. You should also think carefully before you file a lawsuit. Can you prove that your boss doesn’t like Muslims? You would have to be able to provide evidence of discrimination based on your religion, keeping in mind the standards of proof (depending on whether you sued under federal, state, or local law), the various statute of limitations, and the numerosity requirements referenced in the preceding question. Let Joan C. Lenihan, Attorney at Law, help you decide whether or not to sue your former company and to represent you in court if there is enough evidence to support a discrimination claim.