California and federal law protect employees from sex discrimination. Gender discrimination is illegal under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act and federal Title VII law. Sex discrimination is illegal when it affects the ‘terms or conditions of employment.’ ‘Terms and conditions’ of employment include things such as salary, vacation time, scheduling, shifts worked, etc. There are two basic forms of gender discrimination: disparate treatment and disparate impact.

Disparate treatment gender discrimination is clear-cut discrimination. This type of discrimination occurs when an employee is treated different because of their sex. Disparate impact discrimination is more complicated. This type of discrimination occurs when certain individuals are excluded from jobs or promotions because of a company policy. The policy, however, was not intended to prevent the group’s exclusion. Therefore, if your company has a policy that results in women not being allowed to advanced to higher positions, this may be an example of disparate impact discrimination.

Boeing, a large airplane manufacture, was recently involved in a gender discrimination suit brought by two former employees. The women were allegedly ‘set-up to fail’ at their jobs and subjected to unwelcoming behavior at work because of their gender. This type of discrimination is not only wrong, but it is against the law! If you have faced similar discrimination at your job, contact the 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.

An individual is defined as having short statute when he or she is below the expected height. Shortness does not have a specific definition and is often context related. Severe shortness can be caused by family genes or can be due to certain conditions such as malnutrition, disease, hormone deficiency, and birth defects. There is no treatment for short statute, but there are different accommodations that can help a person with short stature lead an easier life. These things include lower kitchen sinks, lower bathroom amenities, and car amenities.

If your boss has discriminated against you because of your disability, you may be able to bring an employment claim. In order to bring suit, you must be able to show that you are disabled, regarded as disabled, or have a history of being disabled. In addition, you must be able to show that your short statute results in physical limitations, that you can still perform the essential functions of your job, and that your employer has taken an adverse action against you on the basis of your short statute. ‘Adverse actions’ may include things such as refusing to hire you, firing, or demoting you.

Examples of ways in which your employer may have discriminated against you include your boss not allowing you to miss work for medical appointments, not accommodating your need to take a reasonable time off work, not providing you with reasonable on-site accommodations for your disability, and not providing you with on-site accommodations to allow someone of your height to work.

If you have been a victim of discrimination based on your short stature, get help today! Call our experienced team of 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.

Rohnert Park is a city of over 40,000 individuals. This northern California city is located near two major California fault lines, and has experienced earthquakes from both of them. While not one of the most diverse cities, Rohnert Park has a large Hispanic/Latino population. Regardless of your race, you should know that your boss may not discriminate against you based on your national origin, color, or ethnicity.

Did you know that it is also against the law for your boss to discriminate against you based on your gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and/or age (over 40 years)? Discrimination at work is a difficult experience, and you should not have to fight alone. Aside from illegal discrimination, it is also illegal for your boss to harass you based on any of the above mention characteristics. Therefore, if your employer harasses you because of your sexual orientation or disability, you may also have an employment claim.

If you live in the Rohnert Park area, stand up for your rights at work! The skilled attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg will help you protect your right to a non-hostile and non-threatening work environment. Get help today by calling us for a free consultation! You can reach us at 1-888-204-1014. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more.

Pregnancy discrimination is prohibited under both California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and under Federal Title VII laws. FEHA applies to employers with five or more employees. The federal Title VII laws apply to employers with over 15 or more employees. Not only is an employer forbidden from discriminating against an individual on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, but an employer may not discriminate on the basis of ‘potential’ pregnancy. In addition to these regulations, your boss has the duty to accommodate your pregnancy. For example, if your doctor advises you to switch to a less hazardous or strenuous position, your employer must transfer you to an open position or create one if it would not be ‘unduly burdensome.’

While federal law does not require an employer to grant pregnancy leave, it does prohibit pregnancy discrimination. Federal law does require an employer to grant medical leave which is applicable to pregnant women. California’s FEHA specifically does provide pregnant employees with the right to take an absence for a reasonable period of time that does not exceed four months. During the time, the employer does not have to pay the worker.

If you have been denied your pregnancy leave under California’s FEHA, been refused a job because you are pregnant, or faced other pregnancy discrimination, get help today! Contact the 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.

Sex discrimination is against both California and Federal law. Under the law, your boss may not discriminate against you by sex when it relates to the terms and conditions of employment. ‘Terms and conditions’ of employment may include salary, vacation time, schedules, hours worked, etc. There are two basic types of discrimination: disparate treatment and disparate impact. Disparate treatment discrimination is straight-forward discrimination. This type of discrimination occurs when a person is treated differently because of their sex. Disparate impact discrimination occurs when a company policy tends to exclude one sex from a job or promotion. The policy was not created to have this effect, but it was merely the side-effect of the policy.

Recently, R-Anell Housing Group, a manufacturer of commercial structures and mobile homes agreed to pay $200,000 in damages to settle a sex discrimination case brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). According to the lawsuit, the company refused to hired Amy Hall and other female applicants because of their gender. In addition, the company allegedly maintained a sex-segregated workplace that denied women equal opportunities.

If you have been a victim of sex discrimination, call the experienced attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. Our team of lawyers will help you fight for your jobs in the workplace. 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 are a qualified applicant who was denied a job simply because of your ethnicity, you may be able to sue! National origin discrimination is distinct from race discrimination. National origin discrimination occurs when an employer discriminates against an individual because of where they were born. Bosses are prohibited under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) from discriminating because of national origin against U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and authorized aliens. If you fall into one of the following categories of aliens authorized to work in the United States, an employer may not discriminate against you. These groups of authorized aliens include permanent residents, temporary residents, refugees, and asylees. Often times, race discrimination and national origin discrimination are linked together. Under the law, your boss may not refuse to hire you because you are not a citizen. ‘U.S. citizen only’ policies are only legal if citizenship is required by federal, state, local law, or by government contract.

Recently, a national freight management company was sued by the Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for national origin discrimination. According to the lawsuit, the company refused to hire an entire group of people for non-management positions because they were non-Hispanic. Regardless of your country of origin, an employer may not discriminate against you because of your background.

If you have been a victim of national origin discrimination, contact the experienced 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 fight for your rights!

Did you know that harassment itself is not illegal? However, harassment based on sex, race, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, and pregnancy is illegal. If your employer has been harassing you because of your race, it is against the law. Sadly, racial harassment is all too common in the workplace. In addition, racial harassment and racial discrimination often are linked together. If you have been a victim of racial harassment and/or racial discrimination, you can get help!

Recently, two employees of a Georgia city sued for racial harassment. According to the former employees, detailed racist emails were circulated between city employees. Along with these emails, the workers were allegedly forced to endure continued racial insensitivity in the workplace. In addition, a manufacturer of mobile homes was sued for racial harassing its African American employees. The workers were allegedly forced to endure racist abuse including nooses, racial slurs, racial epithets, and offensive drawings that illustrated African Americans and the Ku Klux Klan. Racial discrimination and racial harassment is a painful experience. If you have suffered through either race discrimination or harassment, you need to speak out.

Victims of racial discrimination and harassment can get help by calling the experienced attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. We have helped many people in similar situations, and we can help 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.

Did you know that it is illegal under both California and federal law for your employer to discriminate against you on the basis of your race in relation to any of the ‘terms and conditions’ of your employment? ‘Terms and conditions’ include things such as salary, title, schedule, vacation time, position, etc. ‘Race’ is typically defined as a person’s ancestry or ethnic characteristics. Under the law, your boss may not treat you differently than other employees because of your color or race. For example, if your boss gives you the worst work schedule because of your race, you may have an employment claim. There are two basic type of racial discrimination: disparate treatment and disparate impact. Disparate treatment discrimination is straight forward discrimination that involves your boss treating you differently because of your race. Disparate impact discrimination occurs when a company policy tends to exclude a certain race from a particular job position or promotions. The policy wasn’t intended to have this effect; it was simply the unfortunate side effect of the policy.

Sadly, racial discrimination is not rare. In fact, Gateway Co-Packing Co. recently agreed to pay $50,000 in damages to settle a civil lawsuit filed by a worker who allegedly was fired for complaining about racial discrimination. The lawsuit alleged that the worker did not receive the same pay and health insurance coverage as his white coworkers. If you have faced similar discrimination, know you are not alone.

If you are a victim of race discrimination, act now! Call the skilled team of 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!

If you are a commissioned employee, you know how important it is to receive the commission that you earn. If your employer is refusing to pay the commission that you are owed, you may have an employment claim. Did you know that it is likely illegal for your employer to fire or transfer you to another position simply to prevent you from collecting your sales commission? While California is an ‘at-will’ employment state, your employer may not breach the covenant of good faith and fair dealing. ‘At-will’ means that your employer may fire you for any reason at any time. However, courts have found that bosses have breached their duty of good faith and fair dealing when they fire or transfer a commissioned employee in attempts to prevent them from collecting their commission.

If you live in the Silicon Valley, you should take note at a recent dispute between the large technology company, Hewlett-Packard (HP) and its three former employees. The employees recently fired a lawsuit alleging that the company used faulty software that did not accurately record sales and commissions. While HP acknowledged it did have problems with its commission tracking software program, it argued that the former employees magnified the issue. The former workers alleged that HP owed them tens of thousands of dollars in commissions and bonuses that were not paid. The former employees are trying to get their case certified as a class action lawsuit that would be worth more than $5 million.

If you have also been denied bonuses and commissions that your employer has denied you, act now! Call our experienced team of 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.

If you recently lost your job or were demoted because you reported your boss’ illegal activity to a law enforcement or regulatory agency, you may be protected under the law. You might not be aware that there are ‘whistle blowing’ laws in place to protect people in similar situations. ‘Whistle blowing’ is a term that is used to describe an employee’s actions when he or she reports an employer who is breaking the law. The employee must report the alleged illegal activity to someone outside the company – either a government or law enforcement agency. However, if you only report the illegal activity to someone inside the company – you are not ‘whistle blowing.’ You may, however, be protected by other laws.

If you blow the whistle on your boss, and later find out that what he was doing was not illegal, you are likely still protected by whistle blowing statutes. In order to receive protection, you must have reasonably believed that you were reporting a violation of the law. If you are protected by whistle blowing statutes, your employer cannot retaliate against you. This means that your employer may not fire, demote, or otherwise mistreat you for blowing the whistle. However, you still may be fired for legitimate reasons.

Whistle blowing is a serious issue. Recently a mid-western state legislature has been contemplating adding more protection to its whistleblower statutes. If you have been a victim of retaliation because you blew the whistle on your boss, get help now! Call our experienced team of employment lawyers to get help. 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.