Employment discrimination can have devastating impacts on individuals and workplaces. Unfair treatment based on race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics not only harms employees’ livelihoods but also corrodes the values of fairness and respect that are vital in professional environments. Understanding your rights is essential to maintaining a safe and equitable workplace for everyone. At the Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro, we are dedicated to advocating for employees who have been subject to unjust practices, helping them stand up against discrimination and restore justice.
Discrimination in the workplace comes in many forms. Some of the most common include treatment based on:
California workers are fortunate to have robust legal protections under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), which sets high standards to protect against these forms of workplace discrimination. FEHA works alongside federal laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to ensure employees are treated fairly.
Workplace discrimination can occur across the entire spectrum of employment, from hiring to termination. Common examples include:
Under California law, these behaviors are not only unethical but illegal. If you’ve experienced such treatment, know that you have the right to take action.
The Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro is here to guide you through this challenging time. A skilled advocate and experienced discrimination attorney, our attorney is deeply committed to fighting for employee rights. Whether you’ve experienced illegal termination, missed out on promotions or endured a hostile work environment, we will evaluate your case thoroughly and map out the best possible path forward. Our firm has a proven track record of holding employers accountable and recovering compensation for employees subjected to unlawful conduct.
We start with a free case evaluation, reviewing your experiences and helping you understand the legal remedies available. Our focus is to help you seek justice while alleviating the stress that often accompanies these situations. We take great care to help clients understand their options when faced with workplace discrimination.
No one deserves to feel undervalued or marginalized at work. If you believe you’ve faced employment discrimination, the Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro stands ready to help. Contact us today for a consultation. Together, we can confront injustice and fight for the fair treatment you deserve.
Jeannette is passionate about employee rights. She fights to shed light on injustices and to help her clients move beyond troubling times. Contact Jeannette today for a free case evaluation.
Settlement achieved on behalf of an employee who was discriminated against on account of his age.
Arbitration award in race harassment and discrimination suit.
Arbitration award obtained on behalf of employee terminated on account of his national origin.
Jury verdict obtained on behalf of long-term employee in suit for unpaid wages.
Settlement for employee that was retaliated against on account of reporting discrimination.
Settlement for employee discriminated against on account of her gender and age.
Pre-litigation settlement for victim of race & national origin discrimination.
Settlement negotiated in a gender discrimination case.