Discrimination & Harassment

Discrimination and Harassment

In California, it is illegal to discriminate against or harass an employee because of a legally protected characteristic or activity, such as those listed below.  The key concept here is that the complained of discrimination or harassment must actually be motivated by the legally protected characteristic or activity.  It is not enough that the employee have a protected status and that they experience unrelated adverse employment actions or conditions.

Legally Protected Characteristics and Activities

▪ Age (40 and over)

▪ Disability (mental or physical).

▪ Genetic Information.

▪ Medical Condition or Restrictions.

▪ Leave of Absence (Family, Pregnancy, Medical, etc.)

▪ Sex, Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation.

▪ Race, Color, Nationality, Religion or Creed.

▪ Marital Status.

▪ Military of Veteran Status.  

▪ Pregnancy, Breastfeading and Childbirth.  

▪ Whistleblower Status.

▪ Filing a wage or workers’ compensation claim.

▪ Asserting your Workplace Rights.

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If you feel like you have experienced adverse employment actions or conditions because of a legally protected characteristic or activity, you should consult with an attorney immediately to know your rights, and if necessary, fight for them.  We fully understand that your employment matter is of utmost importance to you, as our lives often revolve around our jobs and the paycheck and security they bring.  Allow our trusted attorneys to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve when your employment rights are violated.

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