Despite a growing awareness, legal advancements, and tolerance towards the LGBT community, employees still admit that they are aren’t necessarily willing to be “out” in the workforce. Workers may not feel comfortable coming out, either in job interviews, or when on the job. According to a CNN report, 53% of…
The administration is calling for an end to LBGT discrimination at the federal level. The administration, particularly Vice President Joe Biden, is calling for an end to workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. Our Costa Mesa LBGT discrimination attorneys can help you understand your legal rights and what you should…
Arizona lawmakers recently decided against implementing an extremely controversial law involving denial of service to gay and lesbian customers. Many say the legislation would have amounted to a modern day version of the discriminatory Jim Crow laws and was essentially state sponsored discrimination against lesbian and gay individuals. Our Costa…
The individuals who say there is not discrimination against gay employees should look no further than the recent announcement made by a college football player heading to the NFL. Our Costa Mesa LBGT discrimination attorneys know first hand that employment discrimination against workers due to their sexual orientation occurs on…
A recently-issued federal court of appeals ruling showed that justices are looking to require a heightened standard for employers who attempt to justify discrimination against employees based on sexual orientation. Our experienced Costa Mesa employment lawyers are aware that the U.S. Supreme Court made an historic ruling when it struck…
In the wake of the Senate’s approval of the Employee Non-Discrimination Act a Los Angeles Times article, reports a significant number of LGBT workers are discriminated against. Our Costa Mesa LBGT discrimination attorneys know that the Employee Non-Discrimination Act is a significant step forward for the LGBT community and are…
According to a recent news report from ABC the Senate has approved the Employee Non-Discrimination Act in a 64-32 vote. This is encouraging news for rights in the workplace but the House of Representatives has yet to act on the measure. Our LBGT discrimination attorneys know that sexual orientation and…
A federal push to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees is quickly gaining steam among lawmakers, with all but two Democrats in the Senate signing on to co-sponsor the legislation. Our Costa Mesa LBGT discrimination attorneys know that in California, it is illegal to discriminate a worker or potential…