In tough economy, workers losing their jobs can face unnecessary hardships if it happens because of a company's wrongdoing. Although the law states that all employees should be treated fairly, some companies in California and elsewhere believe they are above the law....
Legal Protection For Workers
Employment discrimination: Scientist older than 40 gets fired
Men and woman in California and elsewhere who have been working for many years are typically valuable assets to companies due to the vast amount of knowledge and expertise they have accumulated. However, older workers are generally higher up on the income ladder than...
Transgender man files for employment discrimination against Giant
A former employee of Giant supermarkets outside of California alleges that he was pressured to present himself as a woman even though he identified as a man. The plaintiff claims that he was the victim of employment discrimination because of his gender identity. He...
Barber awarded $100,000 in successful wrongful termination claim
California workers with disabilities have clear rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and additional protection is provided by the Fair Employment and Housing Act. Sadly, some employers are ignorant of these laws, or they disregard the needs of workers...
Study shows disability discrimination a problem in companies
One study recently showed that individuals with one or more disabilities have a higher chance of facing workplace discrimination than are those without disabilities. The study also showed that discrimination incidences also increased as employees gained more...