What is Employee Discrimination in San Jose?
Employment discrimination can take many different forms. Generally speaking, employment discrimination means being treated less favorably than other people in an employment context. Unfair treatment can range from a decision not to hire a person for a discriminatory reason, to forms of harassment, to retaliation or wrongful termination.
Unlawful discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favorably because of a protected characteristic, such as race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability, age, or genetic information. Under state law, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) provides a range of these protections to employees. There are also several federal laws that provide protections, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).
Common Examples of San Jose Employee Discrimination
Offensive conduct associated with unlawful discrimination can take a range of forms. Some examples include but are not limited to:
- Offensive jokes
- Making threats
- Ridiculing or name-calling
- Displaying offensive images
- Engaging in unwanted touching
Contact Our San Jose Employee Discrimination Lawyers Today
Any job applicant or employee who has experienced any behavior that seems like it could rise to the level of unlawful discrimination should seek legal advice. Contact our experienced San Jose employee discrimination lawyers today. Call us at (833) 893-6763 or reach us online to schedule a consultation.
