Workplace discrimination can occur in numerous forms. Federal and state laws not only prohibit an employer from taking adverse action against an employee due to that employee's protected characteristics (such as race, religion, national origin, or disability status),...
Workplace Discrimination
Advantages of Suing for Harassment Under FEHA
California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) offers plaintiffs many advantages over its federal counterpart, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. These advantages are particularly significant in the area of harassment. To begin with, Title VII does...
A Disabled Employee’s Right to Reasonable Accommodations in California
It is illegal under both California and federal law for an employer to terminate or take other adverse employment action against an employee because that employee is disabled. In order to prevail on a wrongful termination claim for disability discrimination, however,...
You have a right to accommodations for disabilities in California
As a person with a disability or special medical needs, you want to know that your workplace will be able to accommodate you. According to California laws, you should be able to request reasonable changes at work for your safety and comfort. If your workplace doesn't...
Discrimination: How to file and who to speak to in California
If you've been discriminated against on the job while working in California, there are a few steps you need to take to rectify the situation. First of all, you need to recognize if you've been retaliated against or discriminated against, since simply being fired or...
Don’t let harassment scare you out of the workforce in California
Discrimination at work is one of the reasons people quit, become frustrated, or feel unease while working. Harassment and discrimination come in many forms, but all are illegal under state and federal law. Any time you're harassed based on the color of your skin, your...
What can I do about workplace discrimination in California?
Have you been retaliated against at work? Maybe you've been facing discrimination. It's important to know how to file a complaint, and if that complaint isn't taken seriously, then you have a case against your company or employer. You can file a retaliation or...
Don’t let discrimination ruin your job prospects in California
It's illegal for any employer to discriminate against you based on your gender or sex in California, so if you've faced this kind of discrimination, you need to take a stand. The Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 combined with the California Fair Employment...
People with diabetes can face workplace discrimination
Most of us in Los Angeles know someone with diabetes or have it ourselves. The number is growing at an alarming rate. The latest government estimate is that 29 million Americans are living with the disease. We don't think of diabetes as something that would cause...
Federal executive order may protect against discrimination
In California and around the nation, it's important that businesses do not discriminate against employees. Now, the federal government is taking steps to deter discrimination in the workforce. In fact, President Obama is expected to sign an order that bars...