Race based discrimination and harassment is illegal under both California and federal law. Under both California and federal law, an employer is prohibited from discriminating against an individual on the basis of their race or color in relation to the ‘terms and conditions’ of employment. ‘Terms and conditions’ include things such as salary, vacation time, title, scheduling, etc. ‘Race’ is typically defined as a person’s ancestry or ethnic characteristics. Race-based discrimination is illegal regardless of whether you are Caucasian, mixed race, or any other ethnicity.

Did you know that your employer may also not discriminate against you based your associations with people of a certain race? This means that you cannot be fired because you have friends of a certain race or because you are married to a person of another race. Discrimination on the basis of ‘color’ is also prohibited under the law. This means that your boss may not give preferential treatment to employees or applicants who have more ‘Caucasian’ features than another person. For example, it is illegal for an employer to hire a lighter complexioned applicant over a person with darker features simply because of their color.

Just recently, it was announced that Whirlpool Corporation must pay over $1 million for harassing a female worker because she is black. The Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission (EEOC) brought the lawsuit on behalf of the employee. The lawsuit alleged the appliance manufacturer allowed the plaintiff to be continually harassed by a white male coworker. The racial harassment escalated into a physical assault.

If you have suffered through a similar situation, get help today. Call the experienced team of lawyers at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. Call 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.

Belmont, California is part of the greater San Mateo County and the San Francisco Bay Area. This city is home to Notre Dame de Namur University. On the university campus sits Ralston Hall, a mansion that was built by William Ralston, the founder of the Bank of California. Belmont is home to over 24,900 residents. Belmont’s population is quite diverse and includes an Asian population consists of around 20 percent of the entire city’s population. In addition, Belmont has a large Hispanic/Latino population that includes around 13 percent of the city’s inhabitants.

If you live or work in the Belmont area, you should know that your boss is prohibited from discriminating against you on the basis of your race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and/or age (over 40 years). In addition, your employer or coworkers may not harass you based on any of these characteristics. You are protected against this type of discrimination and harassment under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and federal law.

If you believe that you have been a victim of discrimination or harassment, act immediately. The experienced attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg are here to help you. You can reach us at 1-888-204-1014 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more. Protect your rights, call today.

Mononucleosis is a disease that most commonly affects adults or adolescents. This condition is often characterized by fever, sore throat, muscle soreness, and fatigue. Mono is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. This virus is typically transmitted from people through saliva or blood. However, it is far less contagious than most people realize. In some instances, a person can be infected with the virus for weeks or months before symptoms appear. Typically, symptoms arise four to seven weeks after infection. The symptoms are similar to those of strep throat, and often include stomach ache, severe tiredness, weakness, depression, jaundice, and aching muscles.

If you have mononucleosis and have been fired because of your diagnosis, you may be a victim of disability discrimination. However, even if you have not been fired, you may still have been discriminated against because of your mono. Some examples of discrimination include your boss not allowing you to miss work for medical appointments, your boss not accommodating your need to take a reasonable time off work, your boss not providing you with on-site accommodations for your disability, and your boss not accommodating your need for additional rest.

Both harassment and discrimination based on your mononucleosis diagnosis are illegal. If you think that you may be a victim of disability discrimination, get help now by calling the experienced lawyers at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. You can reach us at 1-888-204-1014 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more.