Workplace Discrimination comes in many forms and is prohibited under the California Constitution and the Fair Employment and Housing Act, better known as "FEHA."  The law prohibits your employer from treating you differently based on being a member of a "protected class" which includes unequal treatment based on:

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• RACE

• DISABILITY or MEDICAL CONDITION

• GENDER or SEX

• PREGNANCY

• AGE

• RELIGION

• SEXUAL ORIENTATION

• NATIONAL ORIGIN

• GENETICS or ANCESTRY

• MARITAL STATUS

• MILITARY or VETERAN STATUS

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Discrimination constitutes any differential treatment in the workplace based on these protected classes, including termination, denial of employment opportunities, benefits, unequal pay, failure to hire or promote, discriminatory quotas, and denial of medical or other leave. 

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The failure to accommodate a disability, medical leave, or pregnancy, and engage in the interactive process to determine if an accommodation can be provided, also constitutes impermissible discrimination.  California also protects Pregnancy and disabling complications caused by pregnancy.

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It is common for discriminatory conduct in the workplace to also include harassment and retaliation for complaints of discrimination.  If you suspect you have been a victim of discriminatory conduct in the workplace, please feel free to reach out for a free consultation. 

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