Employers often treat employees in similar positions with varying degrees of respect, this can have a big impact on how the court’s might view an employment relationship. A consultation with an experienced Costa Mesa employment lawyer can help you decide if you have been retaliated in the workplace. An employer…
Age discrimination is an unfortunate but common part of workplace culture in America. It’s also illegal, under both federal and state laws. A Los Angeles age discrimination lawsuit can be filed with the help of an attorney who has experience in these type of claims. These cases are not without…
A federal agency that represents workers filed a complaint in January, accusing Wal-Mart of retaliating against protesting employees. Our Los Angeles employment lawyers know that large employers sometimes feel they are above the law. Some may ignore it completely. The National Labor Relations Board, an agency that polices employers across…
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…
According to a recent federal district court decision an employer may be able to get away with potentially illegal retaliatory behavior by creating separation between the various departments that make employment decisions. Our Family Medical Leave Act attorneys believe that this could create a problem for employees who file claims…
Employers have had a history of causing trouble for themselves regarding pregnancy discrimination. However, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reports that individuals who are undergoing infertility treatments may be protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, also known as ADA. Our employment lawyers in Orange County are aware that infertility treatments…
A recent study finds millennial women in the workforce tend to experience less gender disparity than their older counterparts, though it continues to be a top concern. What’s less clear, though, is what exactly should be done about the problem. The report by the Pew Research Center, released in December,…
Gender bias continues to be a problem in many sectors but the problem of gender bias is a significant issue in the technology industry. Our Los Angeles employment discrimination lawyers know that discrimination permeates many fields, particularly the tech industry. In 2012, women held more than 57 percent of occupations…
Religious discrimination is pervasive in much of the United States. Jews, Muslims, Christians and others face oppression based on their beliefs and culture. Our Costa Mesa employment lawyers know that nonbelievers also suffer for being out of the mainstream. Discrimination against atheists occurs in the United States with some regularity.…
As the court system makes various rulings with regard to workplace discrimination potential plaintiffs and their lawyers are forced to adjust the way they approach cases. In 2011, the United States Supreme Court made it more difficult for plaintiffs to bring successful class-action workplace discrimination lawsuits. However, there are other…