It is against the law for you Silicon Valley boss to treat you differently at work because of your sex or gender. Title VII and the Federal Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibit sex discrimination in the workplace. Sex discrimination simply means treating someone differently because of their gender. If this discrimination affects the ‘terms or conditions of employment,’ it is illegal. ‘Terms and conditions’ include things such as salary, vacation time, promotions, titles, etc.

There are two types of sexual discrimination: disparate treatment and disparate impact. Disparate treatment sexual discrimination is easy to spot. This is the type of discrimination that occurs when your employer treats you differently because of your sex. Disparate impact, on the other hand, is much more difficult to prove. ‘Disparate impact’ discrimination is where a company policy excludes one sex from a specific job or promotions. The policy was not designed to exclude them, but it was the unfortunate side-effect of the policy.
If you believe that you have been subject to sex discrimination at work, don’t hesitate to act. Discrimination based on sex/gender is against the law! Recently, a plastics company was sued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for sex discrimination. According to suit, women workers were allegedly refused promotions to certain jobs because of their sex.

If you have been a victim of sex/gender discrimination don’t remain silent. You are not alone. The skilled attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg are here to 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.

If you complained about illegal activities at work and were fired as a result, your boss’ retaliation may be illegal. Telling on your employer is known as ‘whistle blowing.’ In order for you to be protected from retaliation, you must have told a government or law enforcement agency about the illegal behavior you witnesses at work. If you reported this behavior inside, the company, you may not be protected by whistle-blowing statutes. If you are protected, your employer may not retaliate against you in any way. This means that your employer may not fire you, demote you, or otherwise ‘punish’ you for your behavior.

While it may seem hard to believe, retaliation is not uncommon in the workplace. Just recently, a company called Maverick Tube settled a retaliation sued that the Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission (EEOC) brought against them. The EEOC alleged the company had fired a worker who had complained about racially offensive comments in the workplace. He was fired soon after. The suit was settled for $175,000.

If you believe that you have blown the whistle on your employer, and you were retaliated against as a result, you should stand up for your rights! This behavior may be illegal. Contact San Francisco employment attorneys 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.

Did you know that if you have faced discrimination at work, and if you are over 40 years old, you are protected by the law? The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protects you from being discriminated against based on your age. However, these laws only apply to discrimination of workers who are over 40 years old.

While it is illegal for your boss to fire you because you are over 40 years old, it is not illegal for an employer to replace a person making higher wages with one who is making less because they have less seniority. In reality, this often means that older workers are replaced with younger workers. If age is not the motivation, then this is not illegal.

If you believe that your boss has wrongfully discriminated against you based on your age, you are not alone. Recently, a lawsuit against 3M was filed in California. This lawsuit alleged that 3M discriminated against six former and current employees based on their age. All the employees were 46 years and older. They argue that 3M gave younger employees preferences in training, promotions, and high salaries. If you have also been a victim of age discrimination, contact the law offices of 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. We can help you protect your rights at work!

Many people know that sexual harassment at work is illegal. However, did you know that harassment based on your race or ethnicity is also illegal? It is. If your boss has harassed you because of your color, race, ethnicity, or nation origin, you may have an employment claim. This type of harassment is known as the ‘hostile work environment.’ You have experienced this type of harassment if you have been made to feel uncomfortable because of your race, color, national origin, or ethnicity. This type of harassment must be severe and pervasive. If you have been continually exposed to ethnic jokes, slurs, or other types of continually offensive behavior, you may be able to bring a claim against your employer.

Racial harassment often times is associated with racial discrimination. Therefore, if you have been discriminated against because of your race you may have also experienced harassment based on your race. Racial harassment is sadly not uncommon. Just recently the Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission (EEOC) brought a claim against Wal-Mart on behalf of several Latino individuals who alleged they had been subjected to a hostile work environment and harassed because of their Mexican national origin.

If you have had a similar experience, or if you have been a victim of discrimination, don’t hesitate to contact the employment lawyers at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. Our team is highly experienced and can help you! You can call us at 1-888-204-1014. Call us for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) can be a very painful wrist condition. It is often characterized by a burning and tingling of the fingers and thumbs, pain, and weakness in the hand. This condition is often brought about by jobs that involve extensive typing. If you have been treated differently at work because of your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome you may have an employment claim.

If you have been diagnosed with this condition, and your condition constitutes a medical disability, you may have an employment claim. In order to bring suit for this, you need to be able to show that your carpal tunnel syndrome has resulted in physical limitations, that you can still perform the essential tasks of your job, and that your boss has discriminated against you. Examples of ways in which your employer may have discriminated against you include not allowing you to miss work for doctor’s appointments, not providing you with a reasonable on-site accommodation for your disability, and/or not allowing you to take breaks from your constant hand movements to alleviate the pain associated with CTS.

If you have been a victim of discrimination based on CTS, or another disease, you may be able to bring a claim against your employer. Contact the experienced 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 protect yourself.

Palo Alto, California is nestled in the Bay Area. It is a very charming city with over 63,700 residents. Palo Alto has a very diverse population. Over 23 percent of its residents are Asian, and 5.9 percent are Hispanic/Latino. A diverse population can sadly lead to conflicts in the workplace. If you have faced harassment or discrimination at work, you should know you are not alone.

Discrimination or harassment based on your race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, and/or gender is illegal. If you have been a victim of discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics, you may have an employment law claim. Don’t be embarrassed or ashamed to seek help. Discrimination and harassment occur more often than you may think, and you need to stand up for your rights to a safe work environment. Contact the experienced 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 are here to help you!

Palo Alto, California is nestled in the Bay Area. It is a very charming city with over 63,700 residents. Palo Alto has a very diverse population. Over 23 percent of its residents are Asian, and 5.9 percent are Hispanic/Latino. A diverse population can sadly lead to conflicts in the workplace. If you have faced harassment or discrimination at work, you should know you are not alone.

Discrimination or harassment based on your race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, and/or gender is illegal. If you have been a victim of discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics, you may have an employment law claim. Don’t be embarrassed or ashamed to seek help. Discrimination and harassment occur more often than you may think, and you need to stand up for your rights to a safe work environment. Contact the experienced 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 are here to help you!

You are protected from religious discrimination by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Under this Act, an employer with 15 or more employees, is forbidden from discriminating against people based on their religion in relation to the ‘terms and conditions’ of employment. ‘Terms and conditions’ refer to things such as salary, vacation time, promotions, termination, hiring, titles, etc.

Under the Act, your employer is also prohibited from forcing you to participate in a religious activity as a condition for your employment. Your employer cannot treat you more or less favorably because of your religious beliefs (or lack of beliefs). In addition, your employer must also reasonably accommodate employee’s sincere religious practices unless accommodation would place an ‘undue hardship’ on the employer. Examples of ways an employer may be able to show an ‘undue hardship’ is if the accommodation of the employee’s beliefs would require more than ordinary costs, if it diminishes that efficiency of other jobs, if it infringes on other employee’s rights, or if it impairs workplace safety.

If you believe that you have been discriminated against based on your religion, you are not alone. In 2008 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received over 3,000 allegations of religious discrimination. The Commission recovered over $7.5 million in damages. If you have been a victim of religious discrimination don’t hesitate to contact the experienced discrimination lawyers 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.

If you have been a victim of sexual harassment, you know how traumatizing the experience can be. There are two types of sexual harassment: quid-pro-quo harassment and the hostile work environment. Quid-pro-quo harassment involves your employer or manager asking for sexual favors in exchange for work benefits. For example, if you boss asks you to sleep with him in order to get a promotion this is ‘quid-pro-quo’ harassment. However, you can also face more subtle forms of sexual harassment at work.

The ‘hostile work environment‘ harassment involves you being made to feel uncomfortable because of your sex. This leads to an uncomfortable work environment. The behavior that make you feel uncomfortable must be offensive, and the harassment must also be severe and pervasive. Therefore, if a co-worker makes a one-time off-color remark, this is likely not sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment at work is not as uncommon as you might imagine. For example, a lawsuit filed by animal activist Mary Cummins-Cobb alleged that Animal Services Director Ed Boks sexually harassed her. The Los Angeles City Council approved the $130,000 settlement of this case. If you have also been a victim of sexual harassment, do not remain silent. Call the 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 are here to help you!

The Equal Pay Act as passed in 1963. This Act requires that employers pay both male and female employees ‘equal pay’ for ‘equal work’ in the same establishment. This means that your boss cannot pay you less simply because you belong to a particular gender. Employers must pay both genders similar wages if both employees work at jobs that require substantially equal skill, effort, responsibility, and are preformed in similar working conditions.
When determining what constitutes similar ‘skill’ factors such as experience, education, ability, and training may be considered. ‘Effort’ is the level of physical or mental exertion that is needed to perform the job. ‘Responsibility’ includes things such as the level of accountability that is required for performing the task. ‘Working conditions’ include physical surroundings – temperature, fumes, ventilation and also hazards. Employer may pay employees differently based on seniority, merit, quality of work, etc.

If you believe that your employer is paying you less than another employee of the opposite gender for similar work involving similar levels of effort, responsibility, and similar working conditions, you may have an employment claim. Contact the skilled employment 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.