Schott North American, a multi-national manufacturer of glass and other materials agreed to a settlement of $1.4 million. The company allegedly laid off women because of their sex during a company reorganization. In addition to the large settlement, the company also agreed to annual anti-discrimination training for supervisors and managers, posing notice of the settlement, and was enjoined from engaging in any other discrimination or retaliation.

Employees are protected from sex-discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII applies to employer with 15 plus employees. Under this Act, you cannot discriminate against an employee or applicant because of his/her sex in relation to hiring, firing, promotions, pay, training, etc. This act also makes it illegal for an employer to base employment decisions on stereotypes of the sexes. While sex-based discrimination remains illegal, the Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received over 28,372 allegations of sex discrimination in 2008. Out of the cases the EEOC resolved, it won over $109.2 million in damages.

If you have been treated differently at work because of your sex, you should not stand for this illegal behavior. Call the experienced team of employment 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 recently reported illegal activity to going on at your job to a law enforcement or government agency, and were fired as a result, you may be able to sue your employer. ‘Whistle-blowing‘ is a type of activity that is protected under the law. ‘Whistle-blowing’ occurs when a worker reports an employer who is breaking the law. In order to be protected under ‘Whistle-blowing’ statutes, you must have reported the illegal activity to a government agency or law enforcement. If you reported it inside the company, you are likely not protected under ‘Whistle-blowing’ statutes.

Did you know that if you blew the whistle on your employer, and later realized the activity was not illegal, you may still be protected under the statutes? This is true. In order to receive protection, you must have believed you were reporting a violation of the law. If you are protected by Whistle-blowing statutes, your employer may not retaliate against you. This means that your employer may not demote or fire you for reporting the violation.

Recently, an EMS worker won a whistle-blowing lawsuit. The worker alleged he was fired after reporting that a woman at the hospital said she was assaulted by the wife of then-Mayor. If you have lost your job by reporting a violation of the law you have been unfairly and illegally treated. Contact the employment lawyer at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. Our team of skilled attorneys will fight for your rights. 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.

Regardless of your sexual orientation, you should know that it is illegal in California for your employer to treat you differently based on your sexual orientation. This means that if you are a gay individual, your employer may not alienate, demote, fire, or otherwise discriminate against you because you are gay. However, it is also illegal if your employer discriminates against you because he/she thinks you are gay, even if you are not.

If you are living in the San Francisco Bay Area, you should know that California has a statute of limitations on Sexual Orientation discrimination. If your boss has discriminated against you because you are lesbian or gay, you must file a complaint with the California Labor Commission no longer than 30 days after you face discrimination. If you wait longer than 30 days, you will not be able to sue in court. It is also important to know that if you have been discriminated against because of your sexual orientation you were likely discriminated against in other ways. For example, you might have also been discriminated against based on sex. It is also illegal for your employer to harass you based on your sex or sexual orientation.

If you have faced the painful experience of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender, contact the highly experienced team of employment attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. Our team will help you fight for your rights! 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.

Are you over 40 years old? Have you recently been replaced by a younger worker? You may have been a victim of age discrimination. If you are over 40 years old, discriminating on the base of age is illegal under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. If you think that you have been discriminated against on the basis of age, you must know that these regulations only apply to workers over 40 years. If you were fired at 39, you are not protected from age discrimination.

However, just because you were over 40 and fired does not mean that you have faced age discrimination. In some cases, employers offer people ‘golden handshakes.’ These are packages that are given to workers who agree to take an early retirement. ‘Gold handshakes’ are not age discrimination unless you can prove that the employer was trying to get rid of older workers simply because of their age. It is also important to note that it is not illegal to replace high-paid workers with lower paid workers. However, this may mean replacing older, more experienced (and therefore higher paid) workers with inexperienced, and younger employees.

If you believe you have been a victim of age discrimination, know you are not alone. This type of discrimination is sadly not uncommon to the workforce in California. If you think that you may have a claim against your boss, contact the highly skilled attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. We are here to help you! You 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.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a mental disorder that causes an individual to have difficulty paying attention. Symptoms include hyperactivity, forgetfulness, poor impulse control, and distractibility. People suffering from ADD often have difficulty concentrating, and paying attention to details. Although ADD is thought not to have a cure, it may be treated with stimulant medication and psychotherapy.

If you have ADD you should know that your employer may not discriminate against you because of your condition. Your employer may not treat you differently because of your Attention Deficit Disorder. If you believe that your boss has discriminated against you because of your ADD you may be able to bring a suit if you can show that your disability results in physical limitations, that you can perform the essential functions of the job, and that your employer discriminated against you.

Examples of ways in which you employer may have discriminated against you because of your Attention Deficit Disorder include not allowing you to miss work for medical appointments, not allowing you to take a reasonable time off work, not providing reasonable on-site accommodations for your ADD, and/or not allowing you extra time to complete your tasks at work. If you believe that you are a victim of discrimination based on your ADD, you should contact the highly 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.

Novato, California is a part of Marin County. This northern California city is home to over 51,200 people. Novato has a very diverse population. Over 19.8 percent of people living in this Bay Area town are Hispanic/Latino. 11.9 percent of Novato residents identify as some other non-white race.

Novato residents should understand that regardless of race, they are entitled to a safe working environment. In fact, northern California residents may not be discriminated against at work based on race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, and/or gender. You are also entitled to a workplace that is non-hostile. Therefore, your employer may not harass you based on your race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, and/or gender.

If you live the in northern California area, and you have been harassed or discriminated against at work, contact experienced employment lawyers at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg today. 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, the number of disability discrimination complaints with the Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission (EEOC) rose 10 percent. In 2008, the total number of disability discrimination complaints with the EEOC totaled over 19,450. If you are a disabled worker, you should know that you are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the ADA, an employer must provide a worker with ‘reasonable accommodations’ for his/her disability. A ‘reasonable accommodation’ may include modifying job duties, providing certain equipment, or providing some other form of aid. As long as the accommodation does not place an ‘undue burden’ on the employer, he/she is obligated to accommodate the disability.

United Airlines was recently sued for violating a class of disabled employees by failing to ‘reasonably accommodate‘ them by providing job transfers to vacant positions. One of the plaintiffs, Joe Boswell, had worked for the airline in the San Francisco airport. After taking leave for treatment for a medical condition, he returned to work unable to perform his prior job. He applied for several internal positions that he was qualified for, and he was rejected from all of them.

If this story sounds familiar, and you have been discriminated against because of your disability, you should stand up for you rights. Contact our team of skilled 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. We are here to help you!

Sexual harassment is illegal. While most people think of sexual harassment victims as women, and harassers as men, this is only a stereotype. Harassers can be men and women, and victims can be of either gender. In fact, a person can be sexually harassed by a person of the same, or opposite, gender. There are two basic type of sexual harassment. The first type, ‘quid-pro-quo’ harassment is basically a form of a trade. The harasser asks the victim for sexual favors in exchange for a work benefit. The less common form of harassment is known as the ‘hostile work environment.’ This type of harassment occurs when someone is made to feel uncomfortable because of his/her sex. The offensive behavior that leads to the feeling of discomfort must be severe and pervasive. It is important to remember that both a man, and woman, can be the cause of the hostile environment.

Dillard’s, a large retail company, recently entered into a settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) of around $100,000. The suit was brought on behalf of two male victims who were harassed by another male. The EEOC alleged that Dillard’s allowed a ‘hostile work environment’ to exist in its Florida store. Specifically, it was claimed that a male supervisor engaged in physical and verbal sexual harassment of two other male workers.

If you have been sexually harassed at work, you are not alone. Don’t be embarrassed to stand up for your rights. Sexual harassment is illegal, and you should fight for your right to a non-threatening work environment. If you have been a victim, 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.

Are you a hospital worker in the San Francisco Bay area? Has your employer been giving you two different rates of pay that depend on whether you work a 12 hour shift or a shift of a different length? If so, you should be aware that this type of payment is called a ‘California differential’ or a ‘short shift premium.’ However, it is against the law to pay employees in this manner. California is more protective of its workers than other states. If you are a worker in California, you are entitled to receive overtime pay if you work above a certain number of hours per week. In addition, California has a higher minimum wage that most other states.

You may think that it is uncommon for workers to be cheated out of the correct amount of pay, however, this is not the case. Wal-Mart was recently involved in a wage dispute claim. The suit included over 100,000 current and former employees and dates back to 1998. The settlement is estimated to be around $54 million.

If you have been denied California’s minimum wage, or if you have been denied overtime pay, you should contact the skilled attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. You have the right to be paid appropriately for the hours and overtime you work. If you have been cheated out of pay, contact 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!

Under both California and federal law, it is illegal for your employer to refuse to promote you because of your race. In fact, it is against the law for your boss to discriminate against you based on race in regards to any of the ‘terms and conditions’ of employment. ‘Terms and conditions’ of employment can related to anything that is work-related. This includes things such as promotions, salary, vacation time, titles, etc. ‘Race’ is generally defined as a person’s ancestry or ethnic characteristics. Under California and federal law, your boss may not treat you differently from another worker because of your color, race, or race based characteristics.

The most obvious form of race discrimination is ‘disparate treatment.’ This type of discrimination is when you are plainly treated differently because of your race. Not being hired for job posting because of your color is a form of disparate treatment. A second type of race discrimination is ‘disparate impact.’ This type of race discrimination occurs when a company policy tends to exclude people of one race from jobs or promotions. The policy was not intended to have this outcome; it is just the negative side-effect.

It would be naïve to think that racism is not a part of our society. In fact, more than 100 current and past employees of Eli Lilly and Co. have alleged the company of racial discrimination. Eli Lilly is a drug company, that supposedly denied promotions to black individuals. If you feel that you have been discriminated against because of your color or race, contact the highly skilled discrimination attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg now. 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.