The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (or “EEOC”) filed two lawsuits in the beginning of March. These two lawsuits allege employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Specifically, that these two employers allowed a pattern of hostile actions and harassment to take place and then retaliated against those employees when they lodged complaints. The EEOC […]
read moreThe workforce in California is made up of employees of almost all ages, from teens to octogenarians. Every person who wants to work should have the opportunity, and in many cases, it is against the law for companies to make choices about hiring, firing, training, promotions, assignments and pay based on age. The U.S. Equal […]
read moreEmployees of any age, race, sex, gender identity, religious beliefs, and physical or mental disability, under law, should receive fair and balanced treatment in all regards. However, discrimination in the workplace occurs all over the country, including in California. Many argue that employment discrimination is the driving force behind inequality in the labor market. State […]
read moreCalifornia businesses will need to begin complying with new state regulations that help to protect transgender and non-gender-conforming employees in the workplace. July 1 marks the beginning of new regulations from the Department of Fair Employment & Housing taking effect. According to a press release from DFEH, transgender employees must be able to use the […]
read moreSadly, employees who work in all sorts of fields continue to face discrimination on a regular basis. Sometimes, they are unlawfully discriminated against based on their age, gender or race. However, there are other forms of discrimination that may not always receive as much attention, such as national origin discrimination. In Los Angeles, and all […]
read moreLiving with a disability is difficult. Basic tasks like dressing or commuting to work can be much harder. That doesn’t mean that you are any less qualified for your job than non-disabled co-workers. All too often, however, employers choose to discriminate against workers who have disabilities. This discrimination can take many forms. In some cases, […]
read moreAlthough women have made many strides in business in decades past, NBC News reports that in California, women on average make 89 cents for every dollar a man earns in the same job. This discrepancy is the lowest in the nation, but that does not make it fair to pay a woman less than a […]
read moreFinding out you are pregnant is a joyous experience. You might be ready to start planning what you are going to do. Baby names, the nursery, and your labor and delivery are all things you might think about. At some point, you might realize that you will need to decide how to handle your job. […]
read moreAs an older resident of Los Angeles, you may be concerned about your viability in the workplace as you continue to age. Jobs can be more difficult to come by the older you are, after all. However, there are protections in place to ensure that you have a fair shot at employment just like anyone […]
read moreThe House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform plan on taking up a new bill that addresses LGBT rights in the workplace. The debate is planned for July 12th and it is widely expected to pass Committee. The bill, the First Amendment Defense Act, would allow businesses, governments, and other entities that receive taxpayer funds […]
read moreYour job is more than just a source of income. It is a major part of your lifestyle. If you have been the victim of wrongful termination, wrongful demotion or any kind of discriminatory business practices, it is time to take action and contact a Ventura employment law attorney that can help. Attorney Matthew A. Kaufman and the team at The Kaufman Law Firm bring experience and a vast arsenal of legal resources to help clients recover the money they deserve.
To learn more, contact our Westlake Village law office today and schedule an initial evaluation to discuss your case.