Being mistreated can be an offense to any employee in California, especially when it’s based on age. As a person gets older in today’s society, some companies tend to look down on the person, believing that he or she no longer has much to offer. However,...
Legal Protection For Workers
Man claims he was victim of age-based workplace discrimination
Just as a person cannot control his or her race, a person also has no control over his or her age. Being mistreated at work due to one’s age, whether young or old, is grounds for a workplace discrimination suit in California. One man in another state recently...
Police department settles sex discrimination lawsuit
Sexual discrimination in California can hurt a person’s self-esteem, in addition to affecting his or her ability to earn a living at a company due to the hostile environment there. This is why it is prohibited under state and federal laws. Two women in a...
Teacher files race discrimination case against school district
An individual in California has the right to a discrimination-free workplace. When this doesn't happen and the person is mistreated based on his or her race or sex, for example, the employee can take action against the employer through the legal system. One black...
Teacher says she is victim of workplace discrimination
A teacher in a neighboring state recently claimed that she has been the target of race discrimination. Workplace discrimination on the basis of race, which can be demeaning and may hurt a person's ability to stay employed at a company, is prohibited. A person who is a...
Welder claims to be victim of workplace race discrimination
An individual has no choice in what his or her race will be. Being discriminated against on this basis may therefore seem unfair and cause frustration for an employee in California. Race discrimination is not simply unjust; it is illegal. If individuals are mistreated...
Workplace discrimination based on age still a problem
Getting older is frowned upon by many in today's society. People may be worried about their looks changing or even about being turned down for jobs simply due to their age. Despite the fact that age discrimination is illegal in California, it remains a real problem....
Companies’ social media use may lead to workplace discrimination
In today's social media age, people often enjoy the benefits of being connected to others around the country and even the globe. It is now much easier to keep up with what family, friends or even strangers are doing. At the same time, it's also possible for potential...
Californa considers law that would protect caretakers
While there are laws that prevent people from being fired for reasons related to someone's race, gender or religious beliefs, there are no such protections for caretakers, at least not in California. If someone needs to take time off of work or have a few exceptions...
BET emails cited as evidence of sexual orientation discrimination
California viewers of Black Entertainment Television may be familiar with the gender-bending look of its host B. Scott. However, leaked emails from BET seem to show evidence of what some may consider workplace discrimination as company executives express concern over...