WERE YOU A VICTIM OF REVERSE DISCRIMINATION? THIS TYPE OF DISCRMINATION IS ILLEGAL. CONTACT BAY AREA EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS FOR HELP.
Under the law, your employer is prohibited from discriminating against you based on your national origin. National origin discrimination is distinct from race discrimination. National origin discrimination occurs when an employer discriminates against someone because of where they were born. Often times, race discrimination and national origin discrimination are linked. The Immigration and Reform Control Act (IRCA) prohibits employment discrimination because of national origin against U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and authorized aliens. In addition, a “U.S. citizens only” hiring policy is illegal unless it is allowed by federal, state, local law or government contract.
Race discrimination is a little different. Under California and federal law, an employer may not discriminate against someone on the basis of their race in relation to the terms and conditions of employment. “Terms and conditions” of employment include things such as salary, work schedules, vacation time, titles, etc. “Race” is generally defined as a person’s ancestry or ethnic characteristics.
Just recently the Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sued Mount Vernon Holdings, LLC for national origin discrimination. The lawsuit alleged that the company refused to hire applicants based on their non-Hispanic national origin. If you have also been a victim of discrimination, get help today. Contact the skilled attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. You can reach us at 1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9776 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more. We can help you fight for your rights in the workplace.
