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 Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more. We will fight for you!

Dyslexia is a neurological condition and a learning disability that causes difficulties for individuals to read and write. This condition may also make it hard for someone to process spoken language. Dyslexia may be treated through educational or phonetic training.

If you have been diagnosed with dyslexia, and your employer has discriminated against you based on your dyslexia, you may have a claim against your employer. In order to bring a claim against your boss you must be able to show that your dyslexia resulted in a physical limitation, that you can still perform the essential parts of your job, and that your boss has discriminated against you based on your dyslexia.

If you believe that you have been a victim of medical discrimination on the basis of your dyslexia, don’t hesitate to call Silicon Valley employment attorneys, Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more. We are here to help!

Redwood City, CA is part of San Mateo County. Redwood City is part of the large San Francisco suburb. The residents of this town are very diverse. The city boasts over 75,500 residents. Of these people, 36 percent are Hispanic/Latino. Redwood City also has a sizable Asian population of 9 percent.

With such a diverse workforce, Redwood City may face racial and other types of discrimination in the workplace. Redwood City residents should know their rights at work. It is illegal for your employer to discriminate against you based on your race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or gender.

If you live in the Redwood City, California area, and you believe that you have been a victim of employment discrimination, call Law Offices of David H. Greenberg today! You can reach us at 1-888-204-1014 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more. Our attorneys will fight for your rights!

If you are a pregnant California resident, you are protected from discrimination based on your pregnancy under both California and federal laws. Under the Federal Title VII, an employer is prohibited from discriminating against an employee based on their pregnancy.

Under California law, although your employer may not discriminate against you based on your pregnancy, your employer does not have to pay you for pregnancy leave. Under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, a pregnant employee has the right to take a leave of absence for a ‘reasonable amount of time.’ This time off does not exceed four months.

If you work in California, and your employer has denied you pregnancy leave, or has fired you because you have become pregnant, contact discrimination attorneys, Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more.

Sexual harassment is a painful and confusing experience. If you have been a victim of sexual harassment, do not stay silent. Sexual harassment can come in many forms. Your employer may offer you promotions or employment benefits in exchange for sex. This is called ‘quid-pro-quo’ sexual harassment. Your employer, or another employee, may act or say things that make you uncomfortable based on your sex. If this behavior is offensive, and severe and pervasive, you may have a sexual harassment claim against the harasser.

Sexual harassment is not uncommon in California. Greg Shenkman, the CEO and co-founder of Exigen Group, a company that has over 2,000 employees recently was implicated in a sexual harassment suit. This company is based out of San Francisco. Shenkman’s former Executive Assistant has alleged that he physically and verbally sexually harassed her, and later fired her for complaining about the harassment.

If you have faced sexual harassment at work, call Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more. We are here to help you!

Sadly, sexual harassment in the workplace occurs too often. If you have wondered if you have experienced sexual harassment at work, consider the following information. A sexual harasser can be male or female. The victim of sexual harassment can also be of either gender.

There are two types of sexual harassment: ‘quid-pro-quo’ and hostile work environment. In ‘quid-pro-quo’ harassment, your employer may demand sex in exchange for employment benefits, or in exchange for you to remain employed. Hostile work environment harassment means that someone in your workplace uses offensive conduct to make you feel uncomfortable because you are of a certain gender. This harassment must be severe and pervasive.

If this scenario sounds familiar, know that you are not alone. Recently, a trial began over alleged sexual harassment that occurred at a Paso Robles, California winery. The lawsuit alleges that the winery owner and the venture capitalist made unwanted sexual advances on a former employee.

If you have been a victim of sexual harassment, contact Bay Area employment lawyers, Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more.

Have you been fired because you have reported your boss’ violations of the law? If so, you may have an employment law claim. ‘Whistle blowing‘ is the act of an employee reporting an employer’s illegal behavior to the government or law enforcement. If you have done this, and have been fired as a result, your employment rights may have been violated.

Amgen, a pharmaceutical company, has been implicated in a Whistle Blowing case. Two former employees filed a suit against the company claiming lost wages after they refused to participate in a claimed improper Enbrel promotion. Amgen denies the allegations made by the former employees.

If you have lost your job after reporting and refusing to part-take in an employer’s illegal activity contact Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more. Our team of skilled attorneys will stand up for your rights!

The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) was amended in September of 2008. The changes of the Act have become effective on January 1, 2009. California residents should understand what the changes mean to their protections at work. The amendments to the ADA have expanded the protection of the ADA. The new version of the ADA expands the definition of ‘disability.’ Now, in order to be regarded as ‘disabled’ an individual can prevail if he/she establishes that he/she has been discriminated against ‘because of an actual or perceived physical or mental impairment whether or not the impairment limits or is perceived to limit a major life activity.’

If you are a Bay Area resident who has been discriminated against based on your disability, contact Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more. We are here to help you.

The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) was amended in September of 2008. The changes of the Act have become effective on January 1, 2009. California residents should understand what the changes mean to their protections at work. The amendments to the ADA have expanded the protection of the ADA. The new version of the ADA expands the definition of ‘disability.’ Now, in order to be regarded as ‘disabled’ an individual can prevail if he/she establishes that he/she has been discriminated against ‘because of an actual or perceived physical or mental impairment whether or not the impairment limits or is perceived to limit a major life activity.’

Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more. We are here to help you.

If you live in the San Francisco area, you should know that you are protected under the law for blowing the whistle on your employer’s illegal activities. ‘Whistle blowing‘ is defined as the act of an employee reporting an employer’s activities that are in violation of the law, to law enforcement or government agencies. If the employee is fired because of this action, they have legal grounds to sue their employer.

A former UPS worker, Michael Battaglia, was recently awarded $1 million after a jury determined that his bosses retaliated against him after he had blow the whistle when his employers violated company policies. After reporting these violations, Battaglia was demoted and put on the night shift.

If you have had a similar experience, call Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. We are a team of experienced employment attorneys who have many years of experience fighting for the rights of victims of wrongful termination. Call us at 1-888-204-1014 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more.