Facing unfair treatment at work is more than just a professional setback; it can impact your well-being, financial stability, and career path. Workplace discrimination based on protected characteristics is illegal in California, and if you believe you are a victim, you have the right to seek justice. The Law Offices of Jeannette A. Vaccaro PC is committed to protecting and advocating for employee rights. Our San Jose discrimination attorney helps clients navigate employment law with confidence and compassion.
Discrimination arises when an employer treats an employee or job applicant unfairly due to a specific, legally protected characteristic. While not all unfair treatment is illegal, California’s discrimination laws provide broad protections against mistreatment. It is against the law for an employer to base decisions on factors that have no bearing on your ability to perform your job. This includes adverse actions related to hiring, firing, promotions, pay, and daily work conditions.
The law protects employees from discrimination based on a wide range of characteristics. These protections are in place to ensure every employee is judged on their merit and performance, not on personal biases. Protected characteristics in California include:
Discrimination can take place in various ways, from overt actions to subtle, systemic biases that create a hostile work environment. The consequences for an employee can be devastating, affecting not only their current job but also their future career opportunities and emotional health. You may be passed over for promotions, denied pay raises, or even wrongfully terminated.
Common forms of workplace discrimination that warrant legal action include:
Facing these situations alone can be overwhelming. Many employees fear retaliation or are unsure of their rights, which often prevents them from taking action.
At the Law Offices of Jeannette A. Vaccaro PC, we focus exclusively on representing employees. Our attorney is a passionate advocate for employee rights. With notable experience in all facets of employment law, our firm is equipped to handle even the most complex discrimination cases. We recognize the emotional impact these situations can have and provide the compassionate, yet tenacious, representation you need. We are committed to fighting for justice and helping you move beyond this difficult time.
If you believe you have been a victim of workplace discrimination, don’t wait. The Law Offices of Jeannette A. Vaccaro PC is committed to holding employers accountable and ensuring you are treated fairly under the law. Contact our San Jose discrimination attorney today to schedule a confidential case evaluation and stand up for your rights.
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 after arbitration in a disability discrimination case involving a tech worker.
Settlement after successful jury verdict in disability discrimination case.
Arbitration award in race harassment and discrimination suit.
Arbitration award obtained on behalf of employee terminated on account of his national origin.
Settlement on behalf of a janitor in a medical leave retaliation case.
Settlement for employee that was retaliated against on account of reporting discrimination.
Settlement for employee discriminated against on account of her gender.
Pre-litigation settlement for victim of race & national origin discrimination.
Settlement negotiated in a gender discrimination case.
