Workplace Discrimination

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Workplace Discrimination

State and federal laws prohibit workplace discrimination. Sadly, millions of people are affected by workplace discrimination. Many of them suffer in silence because they are afraid they will be retaliated against if they come forward.

If you are being discriminated against in your workplace, you should know that you do not have to stand up and face it alone. At Lipeles Law Group, our employment law attorneys are dedicated to helping victims of workplace discrimination find the courage to stand up for their legal rights.

Types of Workplace Discrimination Cases We Handle

At Lipeles Law Group, our attorneys have helped discrimination victims fight back against all sorts of unlawful actions. We can help you if you are suffering from workplace discrimination, such as:

Age Discrimination

State and federal laws prohibit an employer from discriminating against an employee because of his or her age. Specifically, employees over 40 are protected from being forced out or being treated differently because of their age. Examples of age discrimination in the workplace include:

Passing over an employee for a promotion because of his or her age
Offering inferior pay or benefits because of age
Denying employment because of age
Demoting or reducing hours or pay due to age

Racial Discrimination

It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against an employee because of his or her race. Racial discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee differently or unfavorably due to skin color, complexion, or hair texture. Examples of racial discrimination include:

Refusing to hire someone based on their race
Intentionally overlooking someone for promotions, benefits, or training due to race
Demoting or laying off only a person or persons of a certain race
Forcing an employee to quit
Making racial slurs or offensive jokes
Displaying racially offensive images or symbols in the workplace

Disability Discrimination

It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against a worker because he or she has a physical or mental disability. California law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation for employees who have a disability. Examples of disability discrimination include:

Denying employment based on an applicant’s disability
Refusing to make reasonable accommodations for a disabled employee
Demoting or firing a disabled employee
Requiring an employee to complete tasks that go against their disability or medical restrictions
Retaliating against an employee who requests reasonable accommodation

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Discriminating against someone because of their sexual orientation is a type of sex-based discrimination. Sexual orientation discrimination is a violation of California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Employers are prohibited from discriminating against an employee based on his or her sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation. Examples of sexual orientation discrimination include:

Refusing to hire or withdrawing a job offer to someone because he or she is in a same-sex relationship
Overlooking a qualified employee for a promotion because of his or her sexual orientation
Promoting less-qualified employees because they are not LGBTQ
Paying someone who is LGBTQ less than other employees for the same type of work
Allowing harassment or discrimination in the workplace toward LGBTQ employees

Pregnancy Discrimination

It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against an employee based on their pregnancy status. Pregnancy discrimination takes various forms – from off-hand comments to overt behaviors. Some examples of pregnancy discrimination include:

An employer refusing to hire someone who is pregnant, even though she is capable of fulfilling the duties of the position
An employer offers less pay, benefits, or training to someone who is pregnant
An employer overlooks a qualified pregnant employee for a promotion or pay raise
A pregnant employee is demoted or fired after announcing her pregnancy
An employer refuses to allow an employee to return to work after maternity leave
An employer fails to hold a pregnant employee’s position while she is out on maternity leave

Are You Suffering Workplace Discrimination?

If you are suffering from discrimination in your workplace, contact Lipeles Law Group. Let us help you fight back and protect your legal rights. No one should suffer from discrimination. We are dedicated to helping victims take action.

Workplace Discrimination