Orange County Workplace Discrimination Attorney

Workplace Discrimination in Orange County is one of the most common workplace violations, yet far too many employees remain unaware of their legal right to fair treatment. Both Federal Law and California State Law have strict rules regarding workplace discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, and more.

The United States’ justice system strictly forbids any type of unjust workplace or employment discrimination. While state and local laws provide further protection, federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination include:

•         Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
•         The Equal Pay Act of 1963
•         The Age Discrimination Act of 1967
•         The Rehabilitation Act of 1973;
•         The Civil Rights Act of 1991.
•         The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978

Both prospective and current employees are legally protected by-laws at local and up to federal laws, banning discrimination in the workplace based upon the following:

• Disability Discrimination : Disability discrimination is the unfair treatment of an employee or failure to consider job applicants based on a disability; be they physical or mental, are a simple fact of life, and all people who exhibit such conditions are legally entitled to protection and equal treatment under the law.

• Pregnancy Discrimination : Women who are pregnant or hoping to become pregnant are specifically protected from adverse treatment or other forms of employer retaliation. Unfortunately, many women are unaware of these protections and end up losing status, promotions, and other hard-earned benefits due only to becoming pregnant.  

• Gender Discrimination : Gender discrimination (sex discrimination) is when an employer shows preferential treatment to either men or women. Though common, it can be hard to prove that an employer’s actions violate the “terms and conditions” of employment, so many workplace discrimination issues go unreported. Our team can help you identify discriminatory behavior and seek adequate compensation.

• LGBTQ+ Discrimination : Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer people are protected from workplace discrimination by Supreme Court ruling. Common forms of discrimination based on these bounds include denying access to bathroom facilities, inadequate health insurance coverage, and verbal, physical, or sexual harassment.

• Age Discrimination :Age discrimination is becoming more and more common due to the changing nature of California’s workforce. It can affect both young and old qualified job applicants and occur irrespective of the employer’s age. However, age preference is a severe violation of discrimination laws that requires a serious response.

Common discriminatory practices include being passed over for promotion, enduring offensive or inappropriate comments, being denied leave or benefits, being terminated, or not being hired in the first place. If you suspect you or a fellow employee are a victim of workplace discrimination, it is imperative that you call our team right away.