NOR-CAL RESIDENTS SHOULD REPORT JOB DISCRIMINATION – CONTACT SF EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS
Although you may live in the “liberal” state of California, intolerance and discrimination can be rampant in the workplace. Have you felt that you have been a victim of racial discrimination? Or, have you been denied a job because of your age, gender, or sexual orientation? These types of behavior are illegal, and sadly, all too common. Last year, an unprecedented number of complaints were filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). During the 2008 fiscal year, the EEOC received over 95,000 discrimination claims. This was a 15 percent increase from the previous year.
Age discrimination is on the rise. 28.7 percent of the EEOC’s complaints for 2008 were based on Age Discrimination. This is not surprising considering the recent economic recession. Many companies look towards laying off older, and more highly paid employees. Racial discrimination claims were also very high in number. They accounted for over 35.6 percent of complaints filed.
If you are over 40 and have been discriminated against in the workplace based on age, or if you have been a victim of racial, gender, religious, or sexual orientation discrimination, call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9776 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more. We will fight for you!
