Posted On: January 31, 2009

YOUR CA EMPLOYER MIGHT NEEED TO REIMBURSE YOU FOR PERSONAL EXPENSES YOU INCUR DURING WORK HOURS

California's labor laws require your employer to reimburse you, the employee, for any personal expenses you might incur while rendering services for your employer. This could include automobile expenses if you are required to use your personal automobile while completing work services for your employer. Even if you are a not an executive, do not let your employer get away with this. Call an experienced employment lawyer today.

When 6,000 Starbucks employees claimed that they drove their own vehicles to perform work-related tasks, such as making bank deposits, getting supplies and attending meetings and were not reimbursed for these work-related services, they sued. The case reportedly settled for $3 million.

Starbucks2.jpg If you are a CA employee and you believe that you have not been properly reimbursed by your employer, call the experienced employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information.

Posted On: January 30, 2009

CHINESE AMERICAN WORKER SETTLES HARASSMENT CLAIM

In California, an employer or supervisor cannot harass, or allow another to harass, an employee. When a Chinese American worker in Northern California was allegedly subjected to derogatory remarks and racial slurs on a daily basis, he reported the harassment to his boss. He also alleged that he was then fired by the company after he complained about the unlawful behavior.

In the CA workplace, harassment is generally considered to be any unwelcome, discriminatory conduct that no reasonable employee should have to endure. workplace harassment is a form of employment discrimination. To be the illegal form of employment discrimination, workplace harassment must be based on race, religion, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender.

Asian%20Businessman2.jpg If you are a CA employee of any race that believes that you have been the victim of harassment at your job, call the experienced employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. We can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information on harassment.

Posted On: January 29, 2009

YOU CAN BE SUBJECTED TO A HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT WITHOUT BEING THE PERSON HARASSED

In CA, in order to successfully support a claim of hostile work environment, an employee must show that the offending conduct was “sufficiently severe or pervasive to alter the conditions of her employment and create an abusive work environment.” This might include offensive conduct you did not personally witness but that still contributed to your claim that a workplace environment was hostile.

This could mean that if one of your co-workers is harassing another co-worker, even if you aren’t there to see or hear it, your employer is placing you in a hostile work environment, which is against the law in CA. an experienced employment lawyer can help you determine if your work environment is a hostile one.

If you are a CA employee who believes that you work in a hostile environment, call the legal team of Greenberg &Rudman LLP TODAY. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation. You can also visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com to read more about hostile work environments.

Posted On: January 28, 2009

ON-CALL EMPLOYEES AND THEIR PAYCHECKS

In California, many employees are asked to be on call during certain times. While this in and of itself is lawful, it is important as an employee in this situation to be aware of when you should be paid for these on call hours. In a recent statement, the Department of Labor informed employers and employees alike that an employee’s regular rate of pay must be computed on a workweek basis, and that payment for on-call time must be attributed to the specific workweek that included the on-call assignment.

So, if you are a CA employee who works the on-call shift, make sure you are being properly compensated for your hours. An experienced employment lawyer will be able to help you make sure your employer is paying you as the law requires.

If you are a CA employee and you believe your employer is not paying you properly, call the skilled employment attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP today. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation regarding your legal rights. You can also visit our website to learn more about discrimination at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: January 27, 2009

WOMEN FIGHT BACK AGAINST SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION AT WORK

No matter where you work in CA, whether it be a high-end clothing boutique or a auto parts store, sexual harassment is against the law. When female employees of a national auto parts chain were allegedly subjected to rude, lewd comments, they stood up for their rights as an employee and they informed their boss of the unwanted sexual advances they were victims of. Unfortunately, one woman was allegedly fired for doing so.

In Calfiornia, not only is workplace sexual harassment illegal, but it is also against the law for your employer to take an adverse action against you because you report unlawful activity, such as sexual harassment. An adverse action might include firing you, demoting you, or not promoting you.

Sexual%20Harrassment2.jpg If you are a CA employee and you believe that you have been the victim of sexual harassement at work, call the experienced employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our skilled legal team can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information.

Posted On: January 26, 2009

DIABETES IN THE CA WORKPLACE: CALL A LOS ANGELES MEDICAL DISABILITY LAWYER IF YOU’VE FACED DISCRIMINATION

Diabetes is a syndrome of disordered metabolism, usually due to a combination of hereditary and environmental causes, resulting in abnormally high blood sugar levels, or hyperglycemia. Many CA employees suffer from diabetes and while an estimated 17.9 million have been diagnosed with the disease, unfortunately 5.7 million people are unaware that they have diabetes.

On a positive note, all forms of diabetes have been treatable since insulin became medically available in 1921. However, there is no cure. For Type 1 diabetes, treatment involves insulin injections. Type 2 is usually managed with a combination of diet, exercise, medications and insulin supplementation. If you suffer from diabetes, your employer cannot discriminate against you because of your disease.

Talk to an experienced employment lawyer about making sure your diabetes is a recognized medical condition, requiring your employer to provide you with reasonable accommodations, such as time off for doctors appointments, etc…

If you are a CA employee who suffers from Type 1 or 2 diabetes and you believe that because of your recognized medical disability you have been the victim of medical discrimination at your place of work, call the experienced legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). Our skilled employment attorneys will provide you with a free consultation regarding your legal rights. You can also visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com to read more about diabetes, including how to state a cause of action for medical disabilities.

Posted On: January 26, 2009

GOOD NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES BRINGING CLAIMS AGAINST THEIR EMPLOYER IN CALIFORNIA: JURIES MAY BE ON YOUR SIDE!

In California, many employees who bring employment claims against their employer want to try their case in front of a jury. This tactic is used for many reasons, including the hope of receiving sympathy from a group of 12 men and women, many of whom are also employees and can sympathize with the disgruntled employee. While many view the current state of our economy as terrifying, others are looking at the economic from the glass half full perspective.

Many employment lawyers in CA and throughout the country are predicting that as a result of the economic situation, juries will be more favorable to employees involved in workplace-related disputes. This means, if you have a claim to bring against your employer, now is the time to call an experienced CA employment law attorney. Additionally, labor law attorneys believe that jurors will likely to lean toward larger damage awards as their frustration with corporate mistakes --- intentional and accidental --- increases.

Jury.jpg If you are a CA employee with a claim to bring against your employer, call the skilled legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP today. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and to hear how one of our experienced employment lawyers may be able to help you. You can also visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: January 25, 2009

AGOURA HILLS EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS

Agoura Hills, California is a city in Los Angeles bordering Ventura County. A rapidly growing city, this town is both socially and ethnically diverse, with a large number of Hispanic Americans and Iranian Americans settling in Agoura Hills. The town is also home to many Jewish residents, as there is a large synagogue in nearby Lake Lindero.

With a bustling live music scene and a variety of local businesses, Agoura Hills is a thriving community. However, it is important to remember your rights as an employee. Greenberg & Rudman LLP have been practicing in and around Agoura Hills for over 50 years. We have won our clients millions of dollars in damages for claims they brought against their employers. Call your experienced local employment lawyers if you have an employment claim to bring against your employer.

Agoura%20Hills.jpg If you live or work Agoura Hills, CA and you want the best employment law team in Agoura Hills to defend you against your employer, call Greenberg & Rudman LLP TODAY. Call us at (1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9766) for a free consultation about your legal rights. You can also visit us online at www.discriminationattorney.com. We are here to assist you!

Posted On: January 24, 2009

WHAT IS JOB DISCRIMINATION IN CALIFORNIA? WHAT IS A PROTECTED CATEGORY?

While CA labor law supports the employee, this does not mean everything your employer does that you might not like can be considered discrimination. Your employer must be discriminating against you on the basis of a "protected category" for the discrimination to be illegal. Such protected categories include race, religion, age, nationality, sexual orientation, and gender. Every CA employee is protected by at least one category, as gender is one of them, and many people fall into more than one protected category.

The types of discrimination that are illegal in the CA workplace are described in statutes. This means that if the category of the discrimination isn't in a statute, then you, the employee, are not protected from that particular form of job discrimination. An experienced employment lawyer can help you determine if you have been the victim of on the job discrimination.

If you are a CA employee who believes you are or have been the victim of discrimination at your job, call the knowledgeable employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our skilled legal team knows CA employment law. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: January 24, 2009

AS UNEMPLOYMENT RISES, EMPLOYMENT CLAIMS AGAINST EMPLOYERS REMAIN STEADY

California employees have many types of claims to possibly bring against an employer. These claims can be brought under various Acts, including the FLSA and the Age Discrimination Act. Age discrimination is but one way an employer can discriminate against an employee. Other forms of discrimination include race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and nationality.

While the economy might not be getting better, this is often a time when employment claims increase. Tension in the workplace can lead to harassment, discrimination, and wage violations. Intentional or not, your employee rights cannot be violated, even in a time of economic distress.

If you are a California employee who believes you have a valid employment claim to bring against your employer, call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) TODAY. We know employment law and how to defend your rights. Call our skilled employment lawyers for a free consultation or visit our website for more information at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: January 23, 2009

MALE EMPLOYEES SETTLE GENDER DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT AT LA WEIGHT LOSS

In CA and across the country, not hiring qualified applicants because of their gender, maintaining sex-specific jobs, and retaliating against employees who protest unlawful discriminatory practices violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. When male employees at LA Weight Loss noticed that they were not being promoted and/or being denied certain positions within the company, they began the see a trend --- LA Weight Loss was discriminating against them because they were men.

Additionally, the lawsuit alleged that a female employee was fired after she complained about the company’s policy of not hiring men and because she interviewed male candidates. Retaliating against an employee because he or she reports or stands up against discrimination in the workplace is against the law.

If you are a CA employee and you believe that you have been discriminated against at work, or retaliated against for reporting such illegal behavior, call the experienced employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our skilled legal team can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: January 23, 2009

EXPERIENCED CENTURY CITY, CA EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS

Century City, CA is an important business center, and many law firms and businesses—particularly those with ties to the film, television, and music industries—have offices in this small part of Los Angeles. It is likely that you, or someone you know or work with, are being discriminated against in their Century City job. If you are a disgruntled employee in Century City, California, the skilled employment attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP are on your side.

For instance, have you been the victim of discrimination? In California, your employer cannot discriminate against you because of your race, religion, nationality, age, gender, or sexual orientation. If you are employed in a Century City business and believe your employer has discriminated against you, call Greenberg & Rudman LLP today. We have won our clients millions of dollars in settlements while fighting for their rights.

Century%20City.jpg If you have been the victim of race, religion, age, nationality, sexual orientation, or gender discrimination at your job in Century City, CA call your local employment attorneys at (1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9766). Call the Law Office of Greenberg & Rudman LLP for a free consultation about your legal rights or visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com. We are here to assist you!

Posted On: January 22, 2009

LA MIRADA, CA EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS

In La Mirada, a Los Angeles town of about 50,000, a third of the town’s population consists of Hispanic Americans, along with African Americans, Asian Americans, and Caucasians. La Mirada is well known for its aquatic center and performing arts center. It is also the home to the religious university Biola University. In La Mirada, there are many employees working many types of jobs.

California law protects La Mirada, CA employees from being discriminated against by their employers. The experienced legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP has over 50 years of legal experience fighting for La Mirada employees just like you. We know the law and the Los Angeles court system. Let us help you with your case like we have helped many other clients win hundreds of thousands of dollars.

La%20Mirada.png If you live or work in La Mirada, CA and you have an employment claim to bring against your employer, call Greenberg & Rudman LLP TODAY. Stand up to your employer with the help of your local La Mirada, CA employment attorneys. Call us at (1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9766) for a free consultation about your legal rights. You can also visit us online at www.discriminationattorney.com. We are here to assist you!

Posted On: January 21, 2009

BLACK FEMALE SETTLES DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT LAWSUIT AGAINST NASCAR

In California, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against a woman because of her gender. Additionally, the employer cannot sexually harass a female employee as a way to tempt her with a promotion, extra benefits, etc… so when the stock-car racing organization NASCAR alleging discriminated against a female employee, she sued.

The woman, who worked as a technical inspector, listed 23 instances of alleged sexual harassment and 36 instances of alleged racial and gender discrimination in her lawsuit. She claimed that she was subject to sexual advances — which included indecent exposure — and lewd jokes and was also called racially insensitive names by other NASCAR employees. Such behavior is not tolerated in the CA workplace.

Black%20Businesswoman.jpg If you are a CA employee and you believe that you have been sexually harassed at work or discriminated against for any reason, call the experienced employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our skilled legal team can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information.

Posted On: January 21, 2009

CHRISTIAN WOMAN SUES EMPLOYER FOR DISCRIMINATION: CALL A LOS ANGELES LAWYER IF YOU HAVE BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST

California and federal labor law prohibits the discrimination of an employee because of their religion. This means that your employer may not treat you more or less favorably because of your religious beliefs or practices - except to the extent a religious accommodation is warranted. In that case, your employer must reasonably accommodate your sincerely held religious practices unless doing so would impose an undue burden on him. A reasonable religious accommodation is an adjustment to your work environment that will allow you to practice your religion.

When a female employee was allegedly taunted at her place of work for being a Christian, creating a hostile work environment for the woman, she sued. In the lawsuit, she has asked for monetary compensation for the "humiliation, loss of self-esteem, and loss of civil rights” she suffered as a result of the discrimination.

If you are a male or female CA employee who believes that you have been the victim of religious discrimination at your CA workplace, you too might be able to recover damages. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) TODAY. Call our experienced employment lawyers NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit our website for more information about discrimination at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: January 20, 2009

SHORT STATURE AFFECTS MANY CA EMPLOYEES: DISCRIMINATION AGAINST LITTLE PEOPLE IS ILLEGALSHORT STATURE AFFECTS MANY CA EMPLOYEES: DISCRIMINATION AGAINST LITTLE PEOPLE IS ILLEGAL

In CA, many employees are of a short stature or are more commonly known as little people. This means that the person is significantly below the average height for a person of the same age and sex -- specifically, the shortest 3 - 5% of the population. While there is not an exact definition for short stature or dwarfism, it is a recognized disorder. Children can be born with the disease and shortness in elderly adults is usually the result of height loss caused by collapsed vertebrae from osteoporosis or kyphosis of the spine.

There is no treatment at this time for a person of short stature, but reasonable accommodations can be made at work for a person of short stature to be able to comfortably do their job. If you are a person of short stature make sure your employer knows that you have a recognized medical disability. If you suffer from a medical disability your employer cannot discriminate against you because of your disability.

If you are a CA employee of short stature and you believe that because of your recognized medical disability you have been the victim of medical discrimination at your job, call the skilled legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). Our experienced employment attorneys will provide you with a free consultation regarding your legal rights. You can also visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com to read more about shortness and how to state a cause of action for medical disabilities.

Posted On: January 19, 2009

BLACK POLICE CHIEF ILLEGALLY RETALIATED AGAINST FOR SUPPORTING WHITE POLICE OFFICERS

In California, workplace retaliation is illegal. As a CA employee, you have certain rights which are protected by both state and federal law and your employer may not fire or penalize you for exercising your rights under state and federal employment laws. If you believe you have been the victim of unlawful retaliation, you should contact an experienced employment law attorney.

For example, when a black police chief stood up against the local mayor, who was also black, and supported two of his white police officers, the chief claims the mayor retaliated against him by falsifying his evaluations and several times locking him out of his office. Such behavior in retaliation for exercising a right is illegal in CA.

If you work in CA and you believe your employer is retaliating against you for any reason, call the skilled employment law team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP today. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to hear how one of our experienced employment lawyers may be able to help you. Your consultation is free. You can also visit our website to learn more about discrimination at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: January 19, 2009

SLEEP APNEA AT WORK IN CALIFORNIA: LOS ANGELES LAWYERS CAN HELP

Many CA employees suffer from a common, and often undiagnosed, disorder known as sleep apnea, which is the occurrence of one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. These breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes and often occur 5 to 30 times or more an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, often with a loud snort or choking sound. However, this disorder results in poor sleep quality that makes you tired during the day and is in fact one of the leading causes of excessive daytime sleepiness.

It is important that you treat your sleep apnea. Lifestyle changes, mouthpieces, surgery, and/or breathing devices can successfully treat sleep apnea in many people. Untreated sleep apnea can:

  • Increase the risk for high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, obesity, and diabetes
  • Increase the chance of having work-related or driving accidents
  • Make irregular heartbeats more likely
  • Your employer cannot discriminate against you if you suffer from sleep apnea and it is a recognized medical disability.

If you are a CA employee who suffers from sleep apnea and you believe that because of your recognized medical disability you have been the victim of medical discrimination at your job, call the skilled legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). Our experienced employment attorneys will provide you with a free consultation regarding your legal rights. You can also visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com to read more about sleep apnea and how to state a cause of action for medical disabilities.

Posted On: January 18, 2009

ASIAN-AMERICAN LAWYER SUES LOS ANGELES LAW FIRM FOR DISCRIMINATION

In the CA workplace, gender, sexual and racial discrimination are against the law. This means that your employer cannot fire you, demote you, not hire you, or not promote you because of your race or gender or sexual orientation. When an Asian American male lawyer felt that his law firm fired him because he was gay and Asian, he sued. He alleges that while working in the Los Angeles office he was subject to taunting and ridicule and that the firm’s environment was hostile towards gays.

The man alleges that because of the discriminatory treatment he received, including the trauma, humiliation and loss of earnings he endured, he is entitled to damages. If you have been the victim of any type of discrimination at your place of work, you might also be able to receive money for damages.

Asian%20Businessman.jpg If you believe you have been the victim of gender, sexual orientation, or racial discrimination at your CA workplace, call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). We might be able to help you recover damages. Call our experienced employment lawyers NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit our website for more information about discrimination at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: January 18, 2009

YOU CANNOT BE ASKED IF YOU’RE MARRIED IN AN INTERVIEW

CA law protects employees against many types of specific discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of an employee's marital status. This means that your employer cannot fire you, demote you, not promote you, or not hire you because you are or are not married, whatever the case may be. Additionally, on the job segregation because of your marital status is against the law.

Whether you are a man or a woman, your employer or interviewer cannot ask you if you are married or if you want to get married or whether you are planning on getting married. In CA, an employee's or potential employee's marital status is considered a protected topic and questions on a job application or during the interview, or by your employer after you start working, that indicate your marital status are probably against the law. An experienced employment lawyer can help you determine if you have been the victim of discrimination based on your marital status.

Married.jpg If you are a CA employee and you believe your employer is discriminating against you because you are or are not married, call the skilled employment attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP today. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation regarding your legal rights. You can also visit our website to learn more about discrimination at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: January 17, 2009

WOMEN AND NON-HISPANICS WIN DISCRIMINATION CASE. CALL LOS ANGELES ATTORNEYS IF YOU’VE BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST.

In CA, and throughout the country, it is against the law for an employer to not hire a job applicant because of his or her race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, or nationality. When a local rice factory refused to hire over 600 women and non-Hispanic applicants, the potential employees sued. If you believe you have been the victim of workplace discrimination, call an experienced employment lawyer today.

Discrimination, whether it is racial, religious, gender, age, or nationality, is a common problem in many California workplaces. Fortunately for you, the employee, it is also against the law for your employer to discriminate against you for any reason or in any way, which includes not hiring you because you are a woman or of a certain race.

Businesswoman.jpg If you are a CA employee who believes that you have been the victim of any type of discrimination at your job, call the legal team of Greenberg &Rudman LLP TODAY. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation. You can also visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com to read more about discrimination.

Posted On: January 17, 2009

CITY EMPLOYEE SETTLES SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASE

In CA, sexual harassment in the workplace is not to be tolerated. This means your employer cannot request sexual favors from you. Such favors might include sexual requests in exchange for a raise, benefits, or promotion. The denial of such requests might result in threats from the employer or supervisor which are also illegal. When a city employee was allegedly subjected to repeated sexually explicit e-mail messages by her supervisor, no matter how much she rebuffed him, and was forced to listen to him have sex with subordinates in his office as she was sitting at her desk nearby, she sued her supervisor and the city. The female employee won $225,000 in damages.

Sexual harassment can take many forms. Not only is it unwanted sexual attention and remarks, but it is also the hostile work environment created by a place that permits such illegal behavior. If you are experiencing sexual harassment in your place of work, call an experienced employment lawyer.

If you are a CA employee that believes that you have been the victim of sexual harassment at your job, call the experienced employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. We can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information on sexual harassment.

Posted On: January 16, 2009

IRANIAN MUSLIM MAN SETTLES DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT AGAINST EMPLOYER MERRILL LYNCH

In the CA workplace, racial, religious, nationality, age, sexual orientation, and gender discrimination are against the law. When Merrill Lynch allegedly refused to promote a man and in fact terminated him because of his Iranian national origin and Muslim religion; while instead retaining and promoting a less qualified individual, the Iranian man sued. The court decided that this behavior on the part of Merrill Lynch was clear discrimination and awarded the man over $1.5 million in damages.

If your CA employer demotes you, does not promote you, or fires you because of your race, age, religion, gender, or nationality, call an experienced employment attorney. If you are the victim of workplace discrimination, you too could win hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages --- including back pay and lost wages. Discrimination is illegal.

If you work in CA and you believe your employer is discriminating against you for any of the reasons listed above, call the skilled employment attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP today. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation regarding your legal rights. You can also visit our website to learn more about discrimination at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: January 15, 2009

FEMALE POLICE OFFICER SETTLES SEXUAL HARASSMENT LAWSUIT. CALL A LOS ANGELES EMPLOYMENT LAWYER IF YOU ARE A VICTIM.

Sexual harassment occurs in almost every CA workplace, including the police station. When a female police officer believed that she was being victimized by her co-worker and supervisor because of her gender, she sued the city. She alleged that the sexual harassment made her working conditions extremely uncomfortable. As a result of her lawsuit, she won over $100,000 in damages.

Are you the victim of unwanted or inappropriate sexual advances or forced to work in a hostile work environment because of the sexual harassment that is going on around you at your CA workplace, call an experienced employment lawyer. He might be able to help you recover damages for such illegal behavior.

Female%20Police%20Officer.jpg If you are a CA employee who believes that you have been sexually harassed at work call the experienced employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our skilled legal team can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information on sexual harassment.

Posted On: January 15, 2009

JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES WIN RELIGIOUS BIAS LAWSUIT AGAINST AT&T

In California, it is against the law for an employer to discriminate against any employee because of his or her religious beliefs. Additionally, CA and federal law requires that an employer provide an employee with reasonable accommodations for their sincerely held religious beliefs. Two employees at AT&T, who were Jehovah's Witnesses, were fired after attending a Jehovah's Witness convention. Such adverse action against an employee is considered discrimination and is illegal in the CA workplace. The men sued and won almost $800,000 in damages.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects CA employees from being discriminated against because of their religion. Ways your employer might discriminate against you include firing you, not hiring you, or demoting you because he or she does not agree with your religious beliefs. An experienced employment lawyer can help you determine if you have been discriminated against at your job.

Jehovah%27s%20Witnesses.jpg If you are a CA employee who believes that you have been the victim of religious discrimination at your CA workplace, call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). We can help you fight back against discrimination. Call our experienced employment lawyers NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit our website for more information about discrimination at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: January 14, 2009

FEMALE LAWYERS SUE FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT: CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IF YOU ARE A VICTIM IN CA

Sexual harassment can occur in any workplace. In CA, it is illegal for your employer to allow the existence of a hostile work environment and/or allow unwanted conduct of a sexual nature to take place. This conduct can be at the hands of one employer to another, or by a manager or supervisor, or by a client of the company's. When three female prosecutors felt that they were subjected to sexualized behavior at work, hostility and that they were not getting the same advancement opportunities as men, they sued. And won almost $4 million dollars.

Additionally, if you report the sexual harassment to your employer and your employer retaliates against you as a result, that is also against the law in CA. Ways your employer might retaliate include firing you, demoting you, and not promoting you. An experienced employment lawyer can help you determine if you have been the victim of retaliation at your job.

Sexual%20Harrassment6.jpg If you are a CA employee and you believe that you have been the victim of sexual harassment at your job, the experienced employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information on sexual harassment.

Posted On: January 13, 2009

EL SEGUNDO, CA EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS

El Segundo, California is a city in Los Angeles that 2 years ago won an Eddy award for being the most business friendly city in Los Angeles county. The most noticeable feature of the town is the massive oil refinery near the town center, along with the large sewage treatment facility on the west side of the town. With over 30,000 residents, it is a quickly growing town home to many aerospace companies, among other businesses.

With the variety of businesses in El Segundo, CA it is important to remember your rights as an employee. For instance, it might be against the law for your employer, whether it be a power plant, oil refinery, or aerospace corporation, to not pay you for the hours you work overtime. Additionally, discrimination of any kind --- including race, religion, gender, or age --- is against the law in CA. Call your experienced local employment lawyers if you have an employment claim to bring against your employer.

El%20Segundo.jpg If you live or work in El Segundo, CA and you want the best employment law team in El Segundo and the greater LA area to defend you against your employer, call Greenberg & Rudman LLP TODAY. Win can win you hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages, like we have our other clients. Call us at (1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9766) for a free consultation about your legal rights. You can also visit us online at www.discriminationattorney.com. We are here to assist you!

Posted On: January 12, 2009

SPEECH IMPEDIMENTS: A STUTTER IS NO REASON TO BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST IN THE CALIFORNIA WORKPLACE

Many CA employees suffer from speech disorders, or speech impediments. When a person is unable to produce speech sounds correctly or easily, or has problems with his or her voice, then he or she has a speech disorder. Examples of speech impediments include difficulties pronouncing sounds and stuttering. If you suffer from a speech disorder, make sure that you have informed your employer of your disability.

If your speech disorder is a recognized medical disability, it is against the law in CA for your employer to discriminate against you because of your disability. This means your employer cannot fire you or demote you because of your speech impediment. Additionally your employer must provide you with reasonable job-site accommodations for your disability.

If you are a CA employee who suffers from a speech impediment and you believe that because of your recognized medical disability you have been the victim of medical discrimination at your place of work, call the experienced legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). Our skilled employment attorneys will provide you with a free consultation regarding your legal rights. You can also visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com to read more about medical disabilities, including how to state a cause of action for medical disabilities.

Posted On: January 11, 2009

DENIED A PROMOTION DUE TO YOUR NATIONALITY? CONTACT LOS ANGELES DISCRIMINATION LAWYERS FOR HELP.

A CA employee cannot be denied a promotion based on their national origin. Federal and CA laws prohibit discrimination against an employee due to his or her national origin which means that so long as you were qualified for the position in question, it is illegal to be denied a promotion, fired, not hired, or demoted because of your nationality. Nationality discrimination occurs in many workplaces, call an experienced employment lawyer if you are the victim of such discrimination at your job.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which covers employers with fifteen or more employees, defines national origin discrimination as an employer treating an employee differently because he or she comes from a particular place, has accent, or is believed to have a particular ethnic background. It can also mean an employer treating an employee less favorably at work because of a marriage or other association with someone of a particular nationality.

If you are a CA employee and you believe your employer is discriminating against you because of your nationality, call the skilled legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP today. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and to hear how one of our experienced employment lawyers may be able to help you. You can also visit our website to learn more about discrimination at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: January 10, 2009

WHITE AND BLACK FIREFIGHTERS WIN DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT

If you are a California employee, it is against the law for your employer to discriminate against you because of your race. When black and white firemen noticed that they were both being discriminated against for different reasons and different positions, they took action. As a result, they were awarded over $2 million in damages.

CA and federal law prohibits your employer from discriminating against you because of your race. So, whether you are black, white, Asian, or Hispanic, it is illegal for you to not hire you, fire you, or demote you because of the color of your skin. An experienced employment lawyer can help you if you believe you are the victim of race discrimination.

Firefighters.jpg If you believe you have been the victim of racial discrimination at your CA workplace, call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). We understand the intricacies of the ADEA. Call our experienced employment lawyers NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit our website for more information about race discrimination at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: January 9, 2009

MAN WINS AGE DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT AGAINST SCHOOL DISTRICT

In California, it is against the law for your employer to discriminate against you because of your age. In fact, federal law also protects employees over 40 years old from being discriminated against. When a 56 year old man was passed over as a PE teacher for a younger, less qualified applicant, he sued the school district. The school district settled and gave the man over $130,000 in damages.

If you are a CA employee over 40 years of age and you believe your employer has discriminated against you because of your age, talk to an experienced employment lawyer. Ways your employer might discriminate against you include firing you, demoting you, and not promoting you or hiring you. Remember, both CA and federal laws protect you, the employee, from age discrimination.

Old%20man.jpg If you work in CA and you believe your employer is discriminating against you because of your age, call the skilled employment law team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP today. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and to hear how one of our experienced employment lawyers may be able to help you. You can also visit our website to learn more about discrimination at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: January 8, 2009

FEMALE EMPLOYEES RECEIVE SETTLEMENT IN SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND RETALIATION LAWSUIT. CALL LOS ANGELES EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS IF YOU ARE A VICTIM.

Sexual harassment occurs in many CA workplaces. When three women stood up to their employer, a large grocery store chain, for allegedly subjecting them to sexual harassment on their job and then retaliating against them because they reported the illegal activity, they were awarded almost $500,000 in damages. An experienced employment lawyer can help you recover if you have been the victim of sexual harassment.

In CA, sexual harassment in the workplace is against the law. Additionally, if you report the occurrence of sexual harassment, or any other illegal activity, at your job, your employer is prohibited from retaliating against you for making the report. Retaliatory actions include firing you, demoting you, or not providing you with certain benefits.

If you are a CA employee and you believe that you have been sexually harassed at work, or retaliated against for reporting such activity, call the experienced employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our skilled legal team can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information on sexual harassment.

Posted On: January 7, 2009

OVERTIME PAY DUE TO SOME GROCERY STORE MANAGERS

In California, many employees are qualified to receive pay for the hours they work over time. This means, as a nonexempt CA employee you can earn one and one-half times your regular rate or pay for all hours worked in excess of eight hours up to or double your regular pay for all hours worked in excess of 12 hours in any workday. An experienced employment lawyer will be able to discuss your situation with you in more detail.

Often, the highest level store managers are considered exempt from overtime pay, but a judge just awarded a number of grocery store managers $34 million in back pay for the hours they worked overtime. Based on their status as an employee, they were considered qualified to receive over time pay. Talk to an employment law attorney to see if you should be receiving overtime.

If you are a California employee who believes your employer is not paying you for the over time hours you are working, call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) TODAY. We know how to defend your rights and win you money in lost pay. Call our skilled employment lawyers for a free consultation or visit our website for more information at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: January 6, 2009

DUARTE EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS

In Duarte, a Los Angeles town of about 30,000, a majority of the town’s population consist of Hispanic Americans, along with African Americans, Asian Americans, and many other nationalities. Duarte is known for its annual Salute to Route 66 parades, which takes place in September and is home to many employees of varying professions.

California law protects Duarte, CA employees from being discriminated against by their employers. The experienced legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP has over 50 years of legal experience fighting for Duarte employees just like you. We know the law and the Los Angeles court system. Let us help you with your case like we have helped many other clients.

Duarte.jpg If you live or work in Duarte, CA and you have discrimination or other employment claim to bring against your employer, call Greenberg & Rudman LLP TODAY. Stand up to your employer with the help of your local Alhambra, CA employment attorneys. Call us at (1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9766) for a free consultation about your legal rights. You can also visit us online at www.discriminationattorney.com. We are here to assist you!

Posted On: January 5, 2009

STROKES IN THE CA WORKPLACE: LEADING CAUSE OF DISABILITY

A stroke is the rapidly developing loss of brain functions due to a disturbance in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain and can cause permanent neurological damage, complications and death. As the leading cause of adult disability in the US, many CA employees suffer strokes both in and outside of their workplace.

If you are a CA employee who has suffered a stroke, that is no reason for your employer to discriminate against you. If your stroke is a recognized medical disability, then not only can your employer not discriminate against you, but he must provide you with reasonable accommodations for your medical disability. This might include allowing you to take time of work for medical appointments or physical therapy.

If you are a CA employee who has suffered a stroke and you believe that because of your recognized medical disability you have been the victim of medical discrimination at your job, call the skilled legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). Our experienced employment attorneys will provide you with a free consultation regarding your legal rights. You can also visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com to read more about strokes and how to state a cause of action for medical disabilities.

Posted On: January 4, 2009

BLACK EMPLOYEES SETTLE RACE DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT

In California, it is against the law for an employer to discriminate against an employee because of his or her race. When three African American bakery employees felt that they were being discriminated against because of their race, they sued their employer and received almost $250,000 in damages. The men claimed they were denied promotions because of their race.

It is against the law for your CA employer to fire you, demote you, not hire you or take other adverse action against you because of your race. Racial discrimination occurs in many places of work but you do not have to accept such illegal behavior. An experienced employment lawyer can help you stand up for your rights.

Black%20chef2.jpg If you are a CA employee who believes that you have been the victim of racial discrimination at your job, call the legal team of Greenberg &Rudman LLP TODAY. We can help you fight against workplace discrimination. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation. You can also visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com to read more about discrimination.

Posted On: January 3, 2009

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW PROTECTS OUT OF STATE EMPLOYEES WORKING IN CA

CA is known to be very employee-friendly. If you are a CA resident and CA employee, then you get to take advantage of California’s labor laws. Additionally, if you are from out of state and your employer sends you to CA on assignment, you are covered by CA labor laws. The CA Supreme Court recently ruled that “California’s employment laws govern all work performed within the state, regardless of the residence or domicile of the worker.”

So, if your employer has sent to work in CA, and you have an employment claim to bring against him as a result of the work you performed here in CA, you need to call an experienced CA employment attorney. Whether you were the victim of discrimination, harassment, wage violations, or another claim, CA law is on your side.

Map.png If you are an out of state employee who was sent to work in CA and you think that you are not being paid and or treated properly by your employer, call the skilled employment lawyers of Greenberg & Rudman LLP. We can answer your questions about the CA Labor Law. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: January 2, 2009

WHAT IS RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION?

With the mixing of individuals of almost every religious background, many CA employees are experiencing religious discrimination at their job. Religious discrimination occurs when your employer takes an adverse action against you because of your religion. This includes not hiring you, firing you, or demoting you because of your religion.

Under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, your employer cannot treat you more or less favorably because of your religious beliefs or practices --- unless a religious accommodation is warranted. Additionally, your employer cannot be force you to participate, or not participate, in a religious activity as a condition of your employment and, in most cases, must reasonably accommodate your sincerely held religious practices. An experienced employment lawyer can go over the law with you.

If you are a CA employee who believes that you have been the victim of religious discrimination at your CA workplace, call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). We understand the intricacies of discrimination law. Call our experienced employment lawyers NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit our website for more information about discrimination at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: January 1, 2009

MUSLIM EMPLOYEES SETTLE RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT: PRAYER AT WORK NEEDS ACCOMMODATION

In CA, it is against the law for your employer to discriminate against you because of your religion. Additionally, your employer needs to reasonably accommodate your religious beliefs. When a group of Muslim processing plant workers felt that their prayer times were not being reasonably accommodated by their employer, they took legal action.

As a result, their employer will now add a paid break during the second half of each shift which - will accommodate the religious beliefs of the Muslim employees who wish to pray during the course of the work day. This is in addition to a break early in the shift and lunch breaks otherwise required by Federal law. An experienced employment lawyer can help you get the same results.

If you are a CA employee and you believe your employer is discriminating against you because of your religion, call the skilled employment attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP today. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation regarding your legal rights. You can also visit our website to learn more about discrimination at www.discriminationattorney.com.