Hiring a labor law lawyer may be necessary if an individual believes that their termination of their employment was based on age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. If such discrimination did occur, the employer's actions are illegal and violate the rights of the individual. The aggrieved employee may file a claim with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") on their own; however, it may be more effective to hire a labor law lawyer where the facts and issues involved are complicated. A successful discrimination complaint must properly allege discrimination that is covered under the applicable labor laws, and the facts must be stated with particularity. Victims of employment discrimination are more likely to succeed against an employer if a labor law lawyer is able to assist throughout the filing, mediation or court process.