No one should have to put up with discrimination in the
workplace. In California, you are protected by both state and
federal laws designed to protect employees.
If you think you are a victim of discrimination, discuss
your case with us. In Southern California, we have offices in
Sherman Oaks, Orange County, Los Angeles and Oxnard.
The following pages provide more information about
employment discrimination:
- Pregnancy discrimination: in California, if you qualify
for California Family Rights Act coverage, you may be
entitled to up to seven months of leave for pregnancy and
bonding with a newborn. If your employer retaliates against
you for becoming pregnant or taking leave, you may be
entitled to compensation.
- Medical condition discrimination: Your employer cannot
fire you or take other adverse actions against you because
you have a medical condition such as cancer.
- Disability discrimination: With the aging or our
population, many more employees than in the past may be
considered disabled under the law and entitled to
protection.
- Failure to accommodate claims: If you have a
disability, your employer is required to work with you to
find a reasonable accommodation that would allow you to do
your job.
- Age discrimination: Comments by your employer such as
“Are you ever going to retire?” and “We need fresh blood”
may provide evidence in an age discrimination claim.
- Gay and lesbian harassment: In California, gays and
lesbians are protected from harassment from their
supervisors and co-workers.
- Department of Fair Employment and Housing:
Discrimination claims in California can be filed with our
state’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) or
the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
In many cases, the DFEH offers greater protection.
Contact Our Orange County Work Discrimination
Lawyers
To speak with our Los Angeles employment law attorneys,
call 877-525-0700 toll free. We handle all
cases on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs.
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