Being discriminated against on the job can lead to serious consequences that affect both your career and your livelihood. There are important laws in place to help protect employees from discrimination. Identifying and proving discrimination in the workplace, however, is a complex legal matter that makes working closely with an experienced Oakland, CA discrimination lawyer from the start in your best interest. Â
There are primary federal laws that protect employees against discrimination at work, and California, CA has some of the most comprehensive discrimination laws in the nation. Discrimination laws apply to a wide range of business practices that include all the following:
The following classifications are protected under both federal and California law:
California law extends and expands employee protections in the following areas:
Discrimination on the job can take a wide range of harmful forms that include the following:
It’s important to recognize that sexual harassment is considered a form of discrimination. While sexual harassment can take many different forms, it breaks down into two basic classifications that include:Â
While sexual harassment can take many forms, the kinds of practices that tend to qualify include:
Jeannette Vaccaro at The Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro in Oakland, CA is a compassionate discrimination lawyer who recognizes how damaging discrimination at work can be and is well prepared to skillfully advocate for both your rights and your rightful compensation. Learn more about how the firm can help by contacting us today.Â
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.