Santa Clara, California is a diverse town situated in the heart of Silicon Valley. Santa Clara boasts over 100,000 residents. Of these residents, over 36 percent identify as Asian and 19 percent as Hispanic/Latino. While diversity enriches culture, it sadly may lead to conflicts in the workplace.

If you live in the Santa Clara area, you should know that you are protected by both California and Federal employment law. The law makes it illegal for your boss to discriminate against you based on your race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc. It is also illegal for your boss or co-workers to sexually harass you in the workplace.

If you have experienced the pain of sexual harassment or discrimination, you should know you are not alone. The highly experienced team of attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg are here to help you. Our group of lawyers will assist you in dealing with this difficult and painful issue. You can reach us at 1-888-204-1014. Call us for a free consultation! You can also visit us online at www.discriminationattorney.com.

If you have been made to feel uncomfortable at work because of your sex you may be experiencing a Hostile Workplace. This is a type of sexual harassment that occurs when an employer or another worker does, or says, something that makes the victim uncomfortable because of their sex. Both men and women can be harassed this way. For this type of activity to constitute ‘harassment,’ the behavior must be offensive. This means that if you enjoy exchanging sexual jokes with a co-worker, you are not being harassed.

The offensive behavior must also be ‘severe and pervasive.’ Thus, if your boss made a one-time lewd comment to you, this may not constituted ‘hostile work environment‘ harassment. If you have been experiencing ‘hostile work environment’ harassment, you should following the company policy and report the behavior to your Supervisor or Human Resources.

It can be very scary to be sexually harassed, and if you have been a victim you should not remain silent. Speak out about your harassment, and contact the skilled attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. Our team will be on your side! You can reach us at 1-888-204-1014. You can also visit us online at www.discriminationattorney.com. We are here to help you!

While many people may know that discrimination at work based on race or sex is illegal, did you know that discrimination at work based on you pregnancy is also illegal? Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1964, you are protected from discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act applies to employers with over 15 workers.

Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, an employer cannot refuse to higher a woman because of her pregnancy. A boss may also not discriminate against a worker by treating a pregnant woman who is unable to preform her job due to her pregnancy differently from another disabled individual.

If you are a pregnant woman who has faced pregnancy discrimination at your Bay Area job don’t hesitate to get help. The experienced lawyers at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg are here to help you through this process. You can reach us at 1-888-204-1014. You can also visit us online at www.discriminationattorney.com. We are here to help you!

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) creates protection for disabled individuals in the workplace. Under this act, it is illegal for your boss to treat you differently than other workers because you are disabled. An employer may not discriminate against you based on the terms and conditions of your employment. ‘Terms and conditions’ include things such as salary, promotions, vacation time, advancement, firing, hiring, etc.

Under the ADA, a disabled individual is a person who (1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such individual; (2) has a record of such an impairment; or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment. ‘Major Life Activities’ include things such as seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, etc. If you believe that your condition fits ADA medical disability, you may likely be protected by this act.

Sadly, disability discrimination is not uncommon. Last year alone, the Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recovered over $57.2 million dollars in financial benefits for people who had medical disability discrimination claims. If you believe that your rights under the ADA have been violated, contact the experienced attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. You can reach us at 1-888-204-1014. You can also visit us online at www.discriminationattorney.com. We will fight for you!

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects employees who are over the age of forty from being discriminated at work because of their age. The ADEA applies to employers who have 20 or more employees. This includes state and local governments. The ADEA also provides protection for people who oppose employment practices that discriminate based on age, a person who files an age discrimination charge, and people who participate in an investigation, proceeding, or litigation regarding the ADEA.

If you are over 40 and if you believe that you Bay Area boss has been discriminating against you because of your age, you should be aware that this situation is sadly not uncommon. In 2008, the Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received over 24,582 allegations of age discrimination. Out of these charges, the EEOC resolved 21,415 cases, and recovered over $82.8 million in damages.

Age discrimination may come in many forms, and it is not merely being treated badly because you are an older worker. Individuals that have experienced age discrimination may have been discriminated against because their employers only provide younger employees with job training and learning experiences, promotions, more vacation time, etc.

If you have been a victim of age discrimination, don’t hesitate to contact the highly skilled attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. Our team of lawyers is here to guide you through this process. You can call us at 1-888-204-1014. You can also visit us online at www.discriminationattorney.com. We are here to help you!

Santa Cruz, California is a beach town of over 54,000 people. This Northern California city has historically been bustling with political activity. It is also the home of UC Santa Cruz. The residents of Santa Cruz include over 15 percent of individuals from Hispanic/Latino backgrounds and 5 percent of people from Asian backgrounds.

If you are a resident of the Santa Cruz area, you should know that discrimination in the workplace based on sex, age, race, religion, national origin, etc. is illegal. You are protected under California and Federal law from being treated differently at work based on your inclusion in any ‘protected class.’ This means that if your boss treats you differently because you are of Mexican heritage, you may have an employment claim. While Santa Cruz may be a politically progressive city, it is not immune from the dangers of workplace discrimination.

If you believe that you have been a victim, don’t stand idle. Contact the highly skilled employment attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. You can reach us at 1-888-204-1014. Call us for a free consultation! You can also visit us online at www.discriminationattorney.com. We are here to help you!

If you have been diagnosed with cancer, and your employer has treated you differently from other employees because you have cancer, you may have an employment claim. Cancer is a disease that is characterized by uncontrolled cell division that may spread to other tissue in the body. There are many differently types of cancer, and each requires differently treatment. Most cancers are treated with a combination of radiology and chemotherapy. If you have cancer, and your boss is discriminating against you because of your cancer diagnosis, you may be able to bring a suit.

In order to bring suit against your employer, you must be able to show that your cancer constitutes a ‘medical disability.’ To bring a claim against your employer, you must also be able to show that your cancer has resulted in physical limitations, that you can still preform the essential tasks of your job, and that your boss has discriminated against you because of your cancer. Some examples of ways in which your employer may have discriminated against you include not allowing you to miss work for medical appointments, not providing reasonable at-work accommodations for your cancer, and not allowing you to take a reasonable time off work for chemotherapy and radiation sessions.

If you believe that you have been discriminated against based on your cancer, contact the experienced attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014. You can also visit us online at www.discriminationattorney.com. We are here to protect your rights and to guide you through this process.

Regardless of your nationality or color, you are protected under the Civil Rights Act from discrimination at work based on race, color, national origin, or ethnicity. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act that grants this protection applies to employers who have over 15 employees. Under this Act, you cannot be denied a job because of your racial group, or your perceived racial group. Therefore, if you were refused a job because the employer thought you were Mexican or Latino, but you are not, you are still protected under the law. In addition to being protected from discrimination based on race, your employer may not discriminate against you based on race-linked characteristics. These characteristics may include hair texture, color, and facial features.

Your employer may not discriminate against you based on race in relation to the ‘terms and conditions’ of employment. ‘Terms and conditions’ of employment include salary, vacation time, promotions, firing, hiring, transfers, assignments, etc. While you may think that racial discrimination is uncommon, this is actually not true. In 2008 alone, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received over 33,900 charges of race discrimination. Out of these allegations, the EEOC resolved 28,321 claims and won over $79.3 million in damages.

If you think you have been a victim of race discrimination, don’t hesitate to call the skilled discrimination attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. You can reach us at 1-888-204-1014. Call us for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more.

Last year alone, over 13,000 charges of sexual harassment were filed with the Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission (EEOC). There are two basic types of sexual harassment. First, ‘quid-pro-quo’ harassment is ‘this for that’ harassment. This is the type of harassment that you experience if your boss offers you a promotion in exchange for a sexual favor. ‘Quid-pro-quo’ harassment can also be the opposite. If your boss threatens to fire you, if you don’t perform sexual favors, you have also experienced sexual harassment.

In addition to ‘quid-pro-quo’ harassment, there is ‘hostile work environment’ harassment. This is the type of harassment that you experience when you are made to feel uncomfortable at work because of your sex. The conduct that makes you feel uncomfortable must be offensive, and severe and pervasive. Thus, a one-time off-color comment may not suffice as sexual harassment. However, if your boss or co-worker has continually made offensive sexual jokes, you may have experienced the ‘hostile work environment’ harassment.

If you believe you are a victim of sexual harassment, don’t isolate yourself. The attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg can help you. You can reach us at 1-888-204-1014. Call us for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more. Our skilled attorneys are here to fight for you!

If you have a disability, you may be protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA protects qualified individuals with disabilities from being discriminated against in relation to the terms and conditions of employment. ‘Terms and conditions’ include things such as salary, hiring, firing, advancement, job training, etc.

Under the ADA, a person is considered to have a disability if they have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment. A qualified individual is a person with disability that, with or without, reasonable accommodation can perform the essential functions of the position.

Recently, a hospital was sued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of an employee who was allegedly fired because she had cancer. The EEOC alleged that the worker required a reasonable accommodation for her disability due to her cancer treatments including chemotherapy and surgery. The EEOC claims that the hospital suddenly stopped accommodating the worker, and demanded that she return to work fulltime without restrictions.

If you have faced a similar situation, and have been a victim of disability discrimination at work, don’t remain silent. Stand up for your rights at work! Contact the highly skilled attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014. Call us for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more. We can help you!