Category Archives: Employment Discrimination
Can You Get Punitive Damages in an Employment Discrimination Case?
In an employment discrimination case, just like in many types of cases where someone is injured or wronged, the purpose of damages is to make the victim whole. In employment law cases, that can include lost wages, or financial losses because of harassment or discrimination. That can also include compensation for the victim’s emotional… Read More »
Discrimination in the Workplace Because of Mental Health or Mental Illness
Despite all the public information campaigns, the news articles, and the awareness movements, the sad fact remains that there is still discrimination against people with mental illness. That discrimination comes in two forms: One is the mere fact that so many people don’t see mental illness as “real,” or at least, a real disability,… Read More »
What is an “Adverse Employment Action?”
There are a lot of things that employers can’t do, when it comes to discrimination. They can’t retaliate against you or discriminate on the basis of being a member of a protected class such as your gender, sexuality/sexual orientation, race/color, religion/creed, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, age (over 40), gender identity, gender expression, medical condition,… Read More »
What is National Origin Discrimination?
You probably already know that it is illegal to discriminate in the workplace based on national origin. Many people just assume this means the same thing as “race,” but they are two different things, and legally, although discriminating on both is illegal, discrimination on the basis of national origin is a separate distinct category… Read More »
Discrimination That You May Not Know Is Discrimination
When employees feel that they may have been discriminated against, they often think of whether they fall into a class that needs to be protected—that is, whether being pregnant, or sick, or disabled, gives them protection. But it’s also important to think of what kind of behavior by an employer can lead to a… Read More »
Can I File A Discrimination Lawsuit If I’m A Temporary Employee?
All employees are entitled to a workplace where they feel safe and free of discrimination and harassment. There are multiple state and federal laws in place to ensure that this remains the case. But what happens when you’re not an employee? Are you still entitled to the same legal protections if you’re only a… Read More »
What Is The Statute Of Limitations On Discrimination Claims?
If you have suffered discrimination in the workplace, you may be hesitant to speak up or file a claim–and that’s for good reason! A recent study suggested that as many as 75% of employees who file claims for sexual harassment or discrimination face retaliation as a result. If you work in a hostile environment,… Read More »
Can California Employers Require You To Get Vaccinated?
Employers have many reasons for wanting employees to get vaccinated. Particularly in service industry jobs and front-line positions, vaccinations can reduce liability for employers by protecting both customers and employees. However, even in office settings, vaccines provide protection for immuno-compromised employees and protect against the spread of an infection in an enclosed space that… Read More »
