California’s employment laws ban discriminatory treatment of a job applicant or employee due to their race, color, age, religion, national origin, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, as well as marital status. The law prohibits discrimination in any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.
Employment practices and policies that apply to all employees may be illegal if they have a negative impact on the employment of members of a particular class, and the practice or policy does not have a bona fide purpose as it relates to the operation of the specific business.
If you believe that you have been discriminated against in the workplace, you may be entitled to receive compensation under California employment laws. To learn about your legal rights, it’s essential that you reach out to an experienced San Francisco discrimination lawyer as soon as possible.
Workplace discrimination happens when an individual or group of individuals is discriminated against due to specific protected characteristics. For instance, the law prohibits an employer from refusing to hire a job candidate because their spouse is disabled, and they are worried that the candidate’s caregiving responsibilities may interfere with their work duties. Doing so would be considered discrimination under the law, even though the job candidate is not a disabled party.
Workplace discrimination can occur based on one or more of the following factors:
Discrimination and harassment is also prohibited when it is based on certain protected conduct, including:
California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits basing employment decisions on protected characteristics or conduct, including when making decisions about hiring, firing, and any other employment actions.
Each year, thousands of Californians are subjected to workplace discrimination. Discrimination based on an employee’s protected characteristic is expressly against the law, and you can take legal action to hold your employer accountable for their actions and to ensure that your rights are protected. If you feel you are being discriminated against in the workplace, take these steps:
Workplace discrimination is illegal and requires the attention and advocacy of a skilled San Francisco discrimination attorney. At the Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro, we know how workplace discrimination can impact your emotions, confidence, and career, and this is a driving force behind the tireless work we do to make things right for our clients. Contact us today to schedule a workplace discrimination case consultation to determine your next best steps.
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.