Employee Discrimination

Employers who discriminate against a person because of a medical condition are breaking the law. Employers must make reasonable accommodations for employees who have a medical condition unless doing so would cause excessive hardship. Employees who are subjected to illegal medical discrimination can sue their employer for monetary damages. The following commonly asked issues about lawsuits for discrimination against California…

What Is the Fair Employment and Housing Act? The Fair Employment and Housing Act provides protection to employees from illegal employment practices. Employers are subject to the Fair Employment and Housing Act in case they have five or more employees. Under FEHA, an employer is prohibited from taking adverse action against his employee based on discrimination or retaliation. The Fair…

According to the FFEHA, employers who have five or more employees are required to provide reasonable accommodation in California for individuals with a mental or physical disability to perform essential functions of their jobs. Examples of Reasonable Accommodation in California Reasonable accommodation in the workplace can include, but is not limited to: Making changes in a person’s work hours and…

According to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, (Gov. Code §12940 et seq.), it is illegal for an employer to fire, fail to hire, or discriminate in any way against a person on the basis of their sexual orientation. Sexual orientation can mean homosexuality, bisexuality, and heterosexuality. Furthermore, includes the perception that a person has some characteristics or in…

Workplace retaliation in California takes place when an employer punishes an employee for engaging in legal activity protected under state and federal law. Workplace retaliation can include any of the following actions: Demotion Discipline Firing Salary reduction Reducing work hours Decreasing hourly wage When is Retaliation in California is Considered Illegal? In California, workplace retaliation is considered illegal when the…

On July 1, 2018, California’s Fair Employment and Housing Commission regulations expand its protections against “national origin discrimination” under the FEHA. Fair Employment and Housing Act apply to public employers in California. National Origin Discrimination Under FEHA The regulations clarify the definition of “national origin” and includes “the individual’s or an ancestor’s actual or perceived characteristics including: Physical, cultural, or…

Are you wondering if you have been a victim of employee disability discrimination in California? According to California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), it is unlawful for the employer to discriminate against any person based on mental or physical disability. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified employees and applicants from employment discrimination based on disability. Elements of Workplace Disability…