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San Francisco Employment Law Lawyer

California leads the country in offering employees the most protective laws, under which California workers go to work knowing their employer cannot take their employment for granted. If an employer acts in violation of these laws and you are the victim, then you need the services of our experienced employment lawyers at Olivier & Schreiber P.C. to hold your employer, or former employer, accountable for their violation of the law.

Employment Discrimination

Workplace discrimination takes place when an employee is subjected to an adverse employment action because of race, age, religion, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation. The adverse action may include being fired or demoted, being refused a job, a raise, a promotion, or equal pay, or just being forced to quit on your own.

When an employer engages in this behavior, it is harmful not just the employee who is the victim or potential employees, but the whole company and its other employees end up suffering the consequences because of by engaging in discriminatory behavior or looking the other way, the employer creates a culture where discrimination is tolerated.

Types of Employment Discrimination

Unlawful workplace discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee unequally because of the employee’s actual or perceived membership in one or more of the following categories:

  • Race or National Origin: An employer cannot discriminate against an employee because of their race, color, ancestry, or national origin. 
  • Gender or Sex: It is illegal to discriminate against an employee based on sex or gender.
  • Sexual Orientation: An employer cannot discriminate against an employee due to their sexual orientation.
  • Pregnancy Discrimination: An employee cannot be discriminated against because of being pregnant, or because they plan to take a leave, or have taken a leave to bond with their newborn baby.
  • Disability: An employer cannot discriminate against an employee because they have a physical or mental disability. At the same time, employers must provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities.
  • Age Discrimination: It is illegal to discriminate against workers who are 40 years of age or older.
  • Religious Discrimination: An employer cannot discriminate against an employee because of their religion.
  • Political Affiliation or Activity: An employer cannot discriminate against an employee because of their political beliefs, party affiliation, or political activities.

Let a San Francisco Employment Law Lawyer Help

If you have suffered what you suspect may be discrimination at work, contact Olivier & Schreiber P.C. today for a consultation to determine the best way forward.

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