California Sexual Orientation Discrimination Lawyer
Fight Back Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination
There are no federal laws that prohibit employers from discriminating against employees or prospective employees on the basis of sexual orientation. In the state of California, however, sexual orientation discrimination is illegal, as well as discrimination against an employee on the basis of the employee's perceived sexual orientation. Employees who are the victims of sexual orientation discrimination may be able to recover lost wages, emotional distress damages and punitive damages in employment litigation.
At Rutten Law Group, PC, our experienced employment law attorneys provide representation to the victims of sexual orientation discrimination in Los Angeles and the surrounding communities of Southern California. We understand the difficulty that many individuals can feel when dealing with discrimination that is based upon their sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation. Our lawyers are committed to the idea that no employee should have to feel unsafe or unsecure at work, and we aggressively pursue claims of discrimination for our clients.
Protection for Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Sexual orientation laws in the state of California protect heterosexuals, homosexuals and bisexuals from discrimination, as well as transsexuals and transgender persons.
Laws against sexual orientation discrimination are fairly new and are not exactly clear about what can be recovered in court or the extent of the litigation that may be pursued. In many cases, other employment laws are also violated in conjunction with the sexual orientation discrimination and compensation may be pursued based upon these laws. For instance, harassment that is based upon a person's sexual orientation may also qualify as gender harassment or as sexual harassment, depending on the exact nature of the conduct.
In California, an employee must make a complaint of sexual orientation discrimination to the California Labor Commission within 30 days after the discrimination has taken place. An employee must file a complaint with the Labor Commission and have the claim processed before suing the employer in court.
Contact Rutten Law Group, PC in Southern California
If you believe that you have been discriminated against or are the victim of wrongful termination that is based on your sexual orientation, you need to speak with an experienced lawyer as soon as possible. Contact us at Rutten Law Group, PC and learn about your rights under California employment law. Call us toll free at 888-708-8623.
We offer free initial consultations and take employment law cases on a contingency basis. Se habla español.
