DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT

“Discrimination” occurs when an employee or job applicant is treated differently or unfairly due to a personal characteristic, such as, age, sex, race, gender, national origin, religion, pregnancy and childbirth, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. Since anti-discrimination laws only prohibit discrimination based on a protected class, not every act of discrimination or unfair treatment is against the law.

Harassment occurs when an employee’s supervisor or co-workers says or does something that is based on a personal characteristic or status protected under the anti-discrimination laws and is “severe or pervasive”.

Employers must adhere to specific guidelines such as selecting and interviewing employees, setting work standards, resolving work issues, and termination (firing). In general, all steps of employment, including interviewing, hiring, raises, advertising, and terminating employees are covered by bias laws.

There are several State and Federal Laws that prohibit discrimination and harassment at the jobsite. These laws apply only when the employer has at least a certain number of employees

If you think you have been treated differently at work because of your status as a member of a protected class, it is important that you seek the advice and representation of an experienced lawyer as soon as possible.

The Law Offices of Morris Nazarian has successfully represented clients who were illegally discriminated, harassed and fired by their employers. If you have been wronged by an employer, you may need an employment law lawyer to help you. Call our office at (310) 277-2323 or contact us online for a Free consultation.

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