Overview
There are many different types of harassment and discrimination. In California, there are laws protecting employees on their race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, sex and sexual orientation. Further, employers cannot terminate employees for certain public policy reasons. Workplace discrimination and harassment can result in wrongful termination, a hostile work environment, and demotion.
Here's an overview of all the different types of discrimination:
Disability Discrimination - The federal Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEHA") protect qualified people with disabilities but who can do the job. It requires employers to make reasonable accommodations to allow disabled people to perform a job's essential functions. This is not a guarantee of a job for disabled people, but it is protection for those who can perform its essential functions from being discriminated against on the basis of their disability.
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National Origin Discrimination - National origin broadly refers to the country where a person was born or where his or her ancestry comes from, and it includes any display of the physical and cultural traits of a particular national group. National origin generally means "ancestry".
National origin discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employer discriminates against an employee on the basis of his or her national origin and/or ancestry. Read more...
Pregnancy Discrimination - Employers cannot discriminate against a pregnant employee in the state of California. This commonly occurs when an employer treats disabilities due to pregnancy distinct from and less beneficially than disabilities due to other medical conditions. The law requires that employers treat pregnant women the same as other employees for all employment purposes, including benefits such as pregnancy disability and leave. Read more...
Racial Discrimination - Racial discrimination in the workplace can come in many forms, some subtle and some more obvious. A not so obvious example would be an employer's failure to hire or promote an individual based on their race. A more obvious example, would be in an interview by a potential employer asking the the prospective employee's race. Read more...
Sexual Harassment - Employers have a duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Once a complaint is made, an employer must undertake all reasonable steps to prevent it. Sexual harassment in the workplace can take several forms. One type is where an employee must endure a "hostile work environment." Read more...
Sexual Orientation - Sexual orientation generally refers to a person who identifies as heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender/transsexual. California law specifically protects heterosexuals, homosexuals (gays and lesbians), and bisexuals from sexual orientation discrimination. It further protects transsexuals and transgender persons from discrimination. Read more...
Whistleblower Lawyer
The law protects "Whistleblowers." Whistle blowing is when an employee informs government or law-enforcement agency that their employer is breaking the law. An employer cannot retaliate against an employee for whistle blowing.
If you need experienced representation by an lawyer who will fight passionately for your rights, please contact Mr. Kaufman at 818-990-1999 or Email him here.
About The Kaufman Law Firm
litigating on behalf of thousands of employees
The Kaufman Law Firm is dedicated to representing employees in disputes against their employers regarding the labor laws. Matthew A. Kaufman is an experienced labor lawyer and has had numerous trials, arbitrations, and appeals, and has litigated on behalf of thousands of employees. He's recovered millions of dollars on behalf of clients in more than 100 class action lawsuits.
Mr. Kaufman has represented workers in state and federal court and in administrative proceedings before the California Labor Commissioner. Determined and aggressive, his cases include individual disputes and class action lawsuits. The law firm is based in Sherman Oaks, California and serves greater Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura County and has cases statewide.
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