Our Practice Areas
We only represent employees.
Sexual Harassment
On January 1, 2019, California’s SB 1300 became law. These laws provide all Californians with an equal opportunity to succeed in the workplace. Harassment cases no longer need to be severe or pervasive – they merely need to interfere with your work.
Pregnancy Discrimination
Pregnancy discrimination at work is illegal. This should be a joyful time to prepare for a new baby that will soon come into the world but you are not sure when to begin your maternity leave or if you can take maternity leave.
Disability Discrimination
An employee can become disabled in any number of ways. Some are disabled from workers compensation injuries. Others are disabled by accidents outside of work or because of other health problems. The employer’s obligation is always the same in these circumstances.
Workplace Retaliation
California law prohibits an employer from retaliating against any employee who complains about discrimination or engages in protected activity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). You have a right to resist or object to discrimination or harassment.
Whistleblowers
As an employee, you should be able to challenge the illegal practices and go to a lawyer with your concerns. Sometimes, however, you may be threatened with a demotion or even with the loss of your job.
Gender Discrimination
Gender discrimination at work happens when an employee is treated differently because of their gender. It is difficult to provide for a family when you are not treated the same as the opposite sex. Many employers only consider candidates of a single gender for positions. Some people refer to this different or preferential treatment of the opposite sex as the “glass ceiling.”
Race Discrimination
The Civil Rights Act that passed in 1964 made it illegal for any employer to discriminate based on race or gender regarding terms or conditions of employment. Even though it seems as though we’ve come a long way since 1964, race discrimination still exists.
Age Discrimination
As with other types of employment discrimination, employers don’t come out and say that: “you are too old so we’re firing you”; however, evidence of discriminatory comments that are often subtle may provide good evidence of a discriminatory intent. Phrases such as: “the old man” or saying things like “you don’t fit our culture,” or phrases such as “lacking energy“ may be the sorts of remarks that evidence age discrimination.
Wrongful Termination
While many employees are terminated for reasons that are unfair, not all unfair terminations result in wrongful termination. A termination is only wrongful if it violates the law. Although you believe your termination is wrongful, it must also be unlawful for us to help. If you have questions whether your termination was unlawful please call us.
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