Posted On: April 30, 2009

FOREIGNERS RECEIVE BACK PAY IN LAWSUIT. LOS ANGELES LAWYERS CAN HELP.

In California, many employers hire temporary employees do work for them. These temporary employees might be from California or from out of the country. Certain visas allow employers to hire foreigners for temporary work. Often times, technology companies hire foreigners for temporary work. Regardless of if these employees are California residents, or full or part time, they must be paid according to CA labor laws.

When about seventy foreigners who were employed on a temporary basis to do work for a computer company were not paid proper wages or offered the same benefits as their full-time co-workers, they got together and took legal action. As a result, their employer is paying them over $500,000 in back pay because their employer did not follow wage laws.

If you are a CA or foreign employee who believes that your CA employer has not been giving you the pay you deserve, 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 wage and pay violations at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: April 29, 2009

HOW DOES THE DFEH HANDLE MY CLAIM?

The DFEH is an independent government agency in CA set up to deal with your complaints regarding violations by your employer or others in relation to employment, housing, public accommodations and public service non-discrimination laws. The DFEH has offices throughout the state of CA. These district offices receive and investigate discrimination complaints. In ten of its twelve district office, DFEH handles employment, public accommodations and hate violence cases. The other two offices handle housing discrimination claims. Additionally, there are three legal offices that litigate cases and provide legal support to the district offices.

If the DFED decides to take your claim (and an experienced employment lawyer can tell you if you are bringing a legit claim) it may issue prosecute the claim before the Fair Employment and Housing Commission.

Along with protecting your rights as a CA resident and employee, the DFEH provides technical assistance to employers, business establishments and housing providers. This assistance is directly related to supporting and informing them of their responsibilities under the law. Yet another way the DFEH is on your side.

If you are a CA employee or resident who wants to bring a claim against your employer to the DFEH, 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 the DFEH at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: April 28, 2009

THOUSAND OAKS EMPLOYMENT LAYWERS

Thousand Oaks, also known as "T.O." by residents, is a city of over 120,000 residents in Ventura County, California, just outside of Los Angeles. The name comes from the numerous oak trees that grace the area and the city seal is adorned with an oak. Thousand Oaks employs thousands of CA residents, with businesses such as Amgen, Baxter International, and General Dynamics headquartered in the city. Additionally, Countrywide, Verizon Wireless, Volkswagen, Audi, General Motors, and WellPoint manage regional offices in Thousand Oaks.

As an employee in Thousand Oaks, remember that you have the law, and the skilled legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, on your side. California law protects Thousand Oaks employees from being discriminated against by their employers. Not only can your employer not discriminate against you, but your employer must provide you with the proper pay, including pay for hours worked overtime.

Thousand%20Oaks.jpg If you live or work in Thousand Oaks, 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 Thousand Oaks, 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: April 27, 2009

THE DFEH PROTECTS CALIFORNIANS

The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) is the largest state civil rights agency in the country. In 1980, DFEH was established as an independent department to protect your rights as a California resident and employee. Its purpose is to enforce California's employment, housing, public accommodations and public service non-discrimination laws, as well as our State's bias-related hate violence law.

Does the DFEH protect you? Yes. It has authority over both private and public entities operating within the State of California; this includes corporate entities, private sector contracts granted by the State of California, and all State departments and local governments. Such a wide jurisdiction means your employer must answer to the DFEH. When you have a claim against your employer, etc… you can submit it to the DFEH for review. An experienced employment lawyer can help you.

If you are a CA employee or resident who believes that your CA employer has violated the laws of the DFEH, 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 the DFEH at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: April 26, 2009

SOMALI-AMERICAN MUSLIMS WIN RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION SUIT. CALL LOS ANGELES EMPLOYMENT LAW FIRM.

In California, it does not matter what religion you practice --- your employer cannot use your religious beliefs as a reason to discriminate against you. As the CA FEHA states, it is “an unlawful employment practice, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification, or, except where based upon applicable security regulations established by the United States or the State of California” for an employer to discriminate against you because of your religion.

When several Muslim employees sued their employer for discriminating against them because they requested time off to pray during the day, they discovered that the law protects their religious practices. Their employer was required to give them paid time off to pray during their workday. They also received money for damages for the discrimination they received.

If you are an employee in CA and you believe that you have been discriminated against at work because of your religion, or for any other 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 about religious discrimination.

Posted On: April 25, 2009

CALIFORNIA FEHA

The California Fair Employment and Housing Act, or FEHA, is the major California statute (passed by the CA legislature and approved by the governor) that prohibits employment discrimination. The statute, which is enforced by the FEHA, governs “employers, labor organizations, employment agencies, apprenticeship programs, and any person or entity who aids, abets, incites, compels, or coerces the doing of a discriminatory act.”

Additionally, the statute prohibits employment discrimination based on:

If you, or someone you know, is discriminated against by your employer and you report the discrimination, FEHA prohibits your employer from retaliating against you because you reported the unlawful behavior. You are allowed to file a complaint, testify, or assist in proceedings under the FEHA without fear of retaliation by your employer.

If you are a CA employee and you believe that you have been discriminated or retaliated against at work 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 about FEHA.

Posted On: April 24, 2009

I WANT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN LOS ANGELES - HOW DOES IT WORK?

In the United States, an individual can file a lawsuit in federal or state court. In order to file in federal court, a plaintiff must have standing --- a complicated requirement that an experienced attorney can discuss with you. In state court, there is no such requirement. As long as you have a civil or criminal action, you will likely be able to bring your lawsuit.

In state court, the first step is to try your case at the lowest level, the trial court. If you lose at this level, your case is not over --- you can appeal the trial court’s ruling and request that the appellate court reviews your case. Especially if the appellate court thinks your case covers an area that needs further review or explanation, they will decide to review it and then can publish an opinion. The opinion will become the standard for the trial court to follow in a similar situation.

If you are still unhappy with the outcome of your case, you can apply to have the state Supreme Court hear your case. While the Supreme Court will only take a small percentage of cases they are asked to look at, when they do, their ruling is final. The Supreme Court often reviews cases that involve the Constitution or that relate to a heavily contested and/or unclear area of the law.

Some of these laws include the California Regulations enforced by the CA Department of Fair Employment and Housing. We are experienced employment lawyers knowledgeable in the area of employment law and employee rights and have more information about these laws on our website. These are listed for information purposes only, and should not be relied upon as a basis for deciding a particular case, as we do not update our site on a weekly basis, and the regulations may change from time to time. If you think you may have a case, please feel free to call us for a telephone consultation.

Posted On: April 23, 2009

HOW ARE LAWS PASSED?

Laws are not made by lawyers. For many, this might be a huge sigh of relief. Instead, laws are made one of three ways. The first way a law is passed is through the federal or state legislative branch. The Federal legislative branch, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and the state legislative branch, made of the state Senate and the assembly (or House of Representatives), votes on the suggested law. If the law is approved by both Houses of Congress, these laws, or statutes, are sent to the Executive branch.

The Executive branch is headed by the President at the Federal level and by the Governor at the State level. The President (or Governor) receives the statute and either approves it or vetoes it. If approved, it goes into affect. Various Federal Executive agencies are given the responsibility of enforcing these statutes. Examples of these agencies at the Federal level include the SEC, IRS, EEOC, and OSHA. On the state level, the agencies include the Department of Real Estate, CALOSHA, Department of Corporations, and the DFEH, or the Department of Fair Housing and Employment. These agencies are allowed to enact and enforce additional regulations within their authority.

If you have more questions, the experienced legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP is here to help. Call the law offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) today for a free consultation. Or you can also visit us on the web at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more.

Posted On: April 22, 2009

DOWNEY, CA EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS

Downey, California is the home to about 100,000 residents, many of them employees. The first Taco Bell can also call Downey home. If you are an unhappy employee, the experienced legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP can help. We have over 50 years of legal experience fighting for employees just like you. Don’t let your employer take advantage of you. Our excellent legal teams know the law and the LA court system. We are ready to win you hundreds of thousands of dollars in settlements --- just like we have won many other clients!

As an employee or resident in Downey, CA remember that you have the law, and the skilled legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, on your side. California law protects Downey employees from being discriminated against by their employers. Additionally, your employer must provide you with the proper pay, including pay for hours worked overtime.

Downey.png If you live or work in Downey, 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 Downey, 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: April 21, 2009

PANIC DISORDER COMMON IN THE LOS ANGELES WORKPLACE

Many CA employees suffer from panic disorder. Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by recurring severe panic attacks. These panic attacks are very sudden periods of intense anxiety, mounting physiological arousal, and fear and are often in connection with stomach problems and other signs of discomfort. The onset of these episodes is typically abrupt and may have no obvious triggers.

California and federal employment laws protect you if your panic disorder has become a disability at your place of work. First, in order to receive the benefits of these laws, you must show your employer that you are disabled as a result of your condition. If you have demonstrated that you are disabled to your employer, he cannot discriminate against you because of your disability, or for any other reason. Ways your employer might discriminate against you include not allowing you to miss work for doctors’ appointments and not providing you with reasonable on-site accommodations for your panic disorder.

If you believe your employer has discriminated against you because of your panic disorder, the CA Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP are here to help. We have over 50 years of experience representing employees, like you, in disability discrimination suits. Our knowledgeable California employment lawyers might be able to help you recover damages for any pain, suffering, or lost wages you may have incurred as a result of discrimination. 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 at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: April 20, 2009

UNIFORMED SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND RE-EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT- CALL LA LAWYERS

The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act, or USERRA, was enacted to protect your rights as a CA employee. Designed to assist military servicemen and women who are returning to civilian life, the Act requires employers to provide workers returning from service a salary, status and seniority similar to what they had before leaving. Individuals covered include persons who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, Reserves, National Guard or other “uniformed services.”

For example, if before leaving for military duty, you were a commission-based employee in CA, when you return to your job after service you must be compensated on the basis of what you were earning when you left. Even if this requires your employer initially pay you a salary instead of commissions. Talk to an experienced employment lawyer to learn more about this Act.

If you are a CA employee returning from military service USERRA might apply to you. Please call the knowledgeable employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP for more information. 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: April 19, 2009

VETERANS RETURNING HOME TO CALIFORNIA ARE STRUGGLING TO FIND A JOB

The economic recession seems to be hitting Iraq and Afghanistan veterans harder than other workers. Currently, one in nine veterans are now out of work. This sobering statistic has many people feeling that some troops are feeling forced to remain in the service. If you are a CA serviceman or woman, make sure that you remember there are many laws protecting your rights in the workforce.

The jobless rate for veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and who are 18 and older rose 4 percentage points in the past year to 11.2%. This number is notably higher than the corresponding 8.8% rate for non-veterans in the same age group. While some soldiers have made the choice to re-enlist specifically because of the poor civilian job market, many CA veterans do not have that option, for a variety of reasons.

If you are a CA veteran who believes your rights are not being protected, call the 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 laws that protect servicemen.

Posted On: April 18, 2009

LATINOS, BLACKS LOSING THEIR JOBS AT A HIGHER RATE IN CALIFORNIA- LOS ANGELES EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS CAN HELP

Many black and Latino employees are losing their jobs. In fact, the unemployment rate for these groups has risen substantially over the last few years. According to a study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, since the economic downturn began in December 2007, Latino unemployment has risen 4.7 points, to 10.9%, black unemployment has risen 4.5 points, to 13.4%, and white unemployment has risen 2.9 points, to 7.3%.

While some of this is due to a concentration of Latinos and blacks in construction, blue-collar, or service-industry jobs that have been hurt by the recession, it is important to make sure you are not being discriminated against because of your race or national origin. As a California employee, you are protected against an employer who discriminates against you because of the color of your skin or your nationality.

Diverse%20Business15.jpg If you are a CA employee who believes that because of your race or nationality you have been the victim of discrimination at your job, call the 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.

Posted On: April 17, 2009

ARE YOU RETURNING TO CA FROM MILITARY SERVICE? YOUR EMPLOYER MIGHT HAVE TO GIVE YOU YOUR JOB BACK.

Many CA servicemen and women are trying to get back into the workforce after returning home from military service. This includes reservists and active military personnel. Fortunately for these individuals, there are numerous laws that support and protect them as they try to re-enter the workforce. Talk to an experienced employment lawyer to see if these laws protect you.

A financial advisor left his job with a large bank to go serve in the Air Force Reserve for two years. Upon returning home, the bank declined to offer him his job back at the same salary. In fact, the salary they offered him was just a small fraction of what he had earned before leaving to serve. The man stood up for his legal rights and sued the bank, winning hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages.

Businessman3.jpg If you are a CA employee returning from military service and you believe your employer is not being fair to you , call the knowledgeable 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: April 16, 2009

YOU CAN BE SEXUALLY HARASSED BY A CO-WORKER. IN LOS ANGELES AND CA, IT’S AGAINST THE LAW.

Many people believe that sexual harassment can only take place at the hands of an employer or supervisor. However, if your co-worker is making unwanted sexual advances and sexual jokes and innuendos, as was the case with male nurse and the female co-workers he harassed, your co-worker might just be breaking the law in CA. Talk to an experienced employment lawyer to find out more.

When the women who were sexually harassed by their male co-worker reported the illegal behavior to their employer, they were retaliated against. The retaliation by their employer included firing, an increased workload, and poor evaluations. It is against the law for your employer to retaliate against you for reporting sexual harassment in your CA workplace.

If you are a male or female CA employee and you believe that you have been sexually harassed at your place of work, call the skilled 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: April 15, 2009

ROSEMEAD, CA EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS

Rosemead is a working-class suburb located in the County of Los Angeles with over 50,000 residents, many of them Latinos and Asians. Edison International and the Panda Express headquarters provide a number of jobs for Rosemead residents. If you are a Rosemead employee or resident, don’t accept illegal behavior from your employer.

As an employee in Rosemead, remember that you have the law, and the skilled legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, on your side. California law protects Rosemead employees from being discriminated against by their employers. Additionally, your employer must provide you with the proper pay, including pay for hours worked overtime.

Rosemead.jpg If you live or work in Rosemead, 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 Rosemead, 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: April 14, 2009

OCD IS COMMON IN THE LOS ANGELES WORKPLACE, DON’T LET YOUR EMPLOYER DISCRIMINATE AGAINST YOU BECAUSE OF IT

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts or obsessions. Driven by these compulsive behaviors and mental acts that the person, the person performs them in hopes of reducing the anxiety he or she feels. OCD is the fourth most common mental disorder, which means many CA employees suffer from it. Psychotherapy often helps to control the obsessive thoughts.

If suffer from OCD and it is a recognized medical disability, your employer must provide you with reasonable accommodations for your disability. This includes allowing you to miss work for doctor’s appointments, among other accommodations. Additionally, your employer cannot discriminate against you because you suffer from OCD. An experienced employment lawyer can go over what is and is not discrimination in the workplace.

If you are a CA employee who suffers from OCD and you believe that because of your recognized medical disability you have been the victim of medical discrimination at your job, call the 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 OCD and how to state a cause of action for medical disabilities.

Posted On: April 13, 2009

CA WAGE LAWS GOVERN HOW MUCH YOU SHOULD BE GETTING PAID

California employees are given strict guidelines to follow when it comes to paying their employees. For example, certain employees must be paid the minimum wage, and no less. Other employees might be deserving of overtime. An experienced employment lawyer can tell you if you are being properly paid by your CA employer.

Allegedly, a bakery owner was paying his workers less than the minimum wage and then denied them overtime. Additionally, when the employees went to the proper authorities to report this unlawful behavior, their employer tried to threaten them with termination. Retaliating against you, an employee, for reporting an unlawful act is against the law in CA.

If you are a CA employee who believes that your CA employer has not been giving you the pay you deserve, 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 wage and pay violations at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: April 12, 2009

JOB BIAS CLAIMS ON THE RISE: MAKE SURE YOUR LOS ANGELES EMPLOYER IS TREATING YOU FAIRLY

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has seen a huge increase in job discrimination claims, as more and more employees lose their jobs and workplace tensions rise. This economy, though showing signs of improvement, is still tough. As a CA employee, you need to make sure you are being protected.

A majority of the unhappy employees claimed that they had been wronged due to their race or gender. additionally, age-related claims were up 29 percent this year. Race, gender, age, national origin, and religion are a few of the ways you CA employer can discriminate against you. The law says you do not have to put up with this kind of treatment.

Los%20Angeles.png If you are a CA employee and you believe that you have been discriminated against at work 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 about discrimination.

Posted On: April 11, 2009

THE WEBSITE EVERY EMPLOYEE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT- JOBNOB.COM

Have you ever wondered how much you could make as a nurse? Or as a real estate agent? Are you considering a career change but don’t know if you can afford it? Or have you wondered how much your friend the big-time salesman earns each year? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Jobnob.com is your website.

Jobnob.com provides information about the salary of particular jobs offered by companies all over the United States. You can search for salaries and find out about job openings at the same time. Additionally, you can see how much you would earn at this new job. All of this is yours for FREE at jobnob.com.

Logo.gif Times are tough. It is important that you are making the most of your education and experience. Make sure you are receiving the pay you deserve! And compare your salaries to your co-workers at www.jobnob.com.

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Posted On: April 10, 2009

WOMAN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST FOR HAVING CHILDREN SUES HER EMPLOYER

In California, your employer cannot discriminate against you because you have children. Such an example of gender bias violates state and federal laws. Sex discrimination is common in the CA workplace, if your employer is taking adverse against you because of your gender, call an experienced employment lawyer.

Ways your employer can take adverse action include not promoting you, as was the case with a mother of four. Her employer told her that with her four kids, she had “a lot on her plate” and did not receive the promotion, even though she was qualified for the position. Standing up for her rights, she sued her employer. In California, gender discrimination is against the law.

Mother.jpg If you are male or female employee in CA over the age of 40 and you believe that you have been discriminated against at work because of your sex or gender, 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 about gender discrimination.

Posted On: April 9, 2009

YOUR CA EMPLOYER CANNOT REQUIRE YOU TO TAKE FITNESS TESTS FOR ACTIVITIES NOT RELATED TO YOUR JOB

Your CA employer will violate the ADA if it requires you, while you are on leave for an injury, to undergo an exam that involves tests or activities that are not related to the your essential job duties before allowing you to return to work. The ADA protects you, the California employee, from being discriminated against by your employer because you suffer from a recognized medical disability.

When a waitress injured her back on the job and took workers' compensation leave, her employer ordered two functional capacity exams that indicated she could work at a light/light-medium physical demand level. Such a request is lawful. However, her employer would not let her return to work until she took another more strenuous exam that involved activities that did not relate to her job. She refused to perform all the activities and was discharged. Her termination was unlawful and so she sued.

If you are a male or female employee in CA and you believe that you have been discriminated against at work because of your medical disability, or for any other 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 about all types of discrimination.

Posted On: April 8, 2009

AFRICAN AMERICAN WAREHOUSE WORKERS SETTLE RACIAL DISCRIMINATION CLAIM

In California, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against an employee because of his color. This means if you are black, white, Asian, Hispanic, or another race, federal and CA law protect you against any adverse action your employer takes against you because of your race or color. Adverse action includes firing, demoting, or not promoting you because of the color of your skin.

When five black warehouse workers were subjected to unwelcome racial slurs and comments, repeated use of the N-word, and references to the Ku Klux Klan and to burning crosses, they stood up for their rights and took legal action. One black employee was fired for reporting the discrimination, and such retaliation is also against the law. The men won close to $500,000 in damages for the discrimination.

Warehouse%20Workers.jpg If you are an employee in CA and you believe that you have been discriminated against at work because of your race, or for any other 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 about racial discrimination.

Posted On: April 7, 2009

MONTEREY PARK EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS

Monterey Park is a city in Los Angeles County, California with estimated population of 63,928. The city's motto is "Pride in the past, Faith in the future". Monterey Park is 42.32% Chinese, making it the community in the United States with the largest population of Chinese descent. Additionally, a large portion of the community is also Mexican/Hispanic American.
Such diversity can lead to discrimination in the work place. An employer can discriminate against you in various ways, including by:

  • Race
  • Religion
  • Nationality
  • Gender
  • Sexual orientation
  • Age
  • Medical disability

Monterey%20Park.jpg If you are a Monterey Park resident who has been the victim of discrimination at your job, the experienced legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP is here to help. We have over 50 years of experience representing employees in claims against their employers. Our track record is proven --- we can help you. Call the So Cal law offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) today for a free consultation. Or you can also visit us on the web at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more.

Posted On: April 6, 2009

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IN THE CALIFORNIA WORKPLACE

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system, affecting the ability of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord to communicate with each other. MS is more common in females and usually appears in individuals when they are young adults. Many CA employees suffer from MS.

California and federal employment laws protect you if your MS has become a disability at your place of work. First, in order to receive the benefits of these laws, you must show your employer that you are disabled as a result of your condition. If you have demonstrated that you are disabled to your employer, he cannot discriminate against you because of your disability, or for any other reason.

Ways your employer might discriminate against you include:

  • Not allowing you to miss work for doctors’ appointments
  • Not providing you with reasonable on-site accommodations for your narcolepsy
  • Not accommodating your need to take periodic naps

If you believe your employer has discriminated against you because of your disability, the CA Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP are here to help. We have over 50 years of experience representing employees, like you, in disability discrimination suits. Our knowledgeable California employment lawyers might be able to help you recover damages for any pain, suffering, or lost wages you may have incurred as a result of discrimination. 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 at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: April 5, 2009

CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS CAN’T DISCRIMINATE AGAINST EMPLOYEES BECAUSE THEY HAVE A MEDICALLY-RECOGNIZED DISABILITY

In California, it is against the law for your employer to discriminate against you because you siffer from a recognized medical disability. Additionally, under the ADA, if your potential employer fails or refuses to hire you because you have a disability, he is breaking the law. Talk to an experienced employment lawyer if you have been discriminated against because of your disability.

When a man with cerebral palsy applied for a part-time job with an auto parts company, he was not hired. While this alone is not unlawful behavior, his employer allegedly refused to hire him because of his disease and instead hired a less qualified applicant. The man stood up for his rights as an employee and sued his employer. He received $50,000 in damages.

If you are a CA employee who suffers from a medical disability and you believe that because of your recognized medical disability you have been the victim of medical discrimination at your job, call the 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 colitis and how to state a cause of action for medical disabilities.

Posted On: April 4, 2009

SHOULD YOU BE RECEIVING TIPS FROM THE TIP POOL?

California has a large number of employees in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Over the years, the hospitality industry has faced its fair share of wage-hour lawsuits, especially regarding tips. The courts have said that tipped employees may not be forced to share their tips with workers who do not customarily and regularly receive tips. However, CA waiters, bellhops, counter personnel serving customers, and service bartenders are among the kinds of employees who should probably be receiving tips.

If you work in the restaurant or hotel industry and you believe you should be receiving tips, but you are not, call an experienced employment lawyer. There are CA and federal laws that protect your rights as an employee. When times are tight, like they are now, it is important that you are standing up for your rights as a CA employee.

If you are a CA employee who believes that your CA employer has not been giving you the tips you deserve, 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 wage and pay violations at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: April 3, 2009

WOMEN CAN SEXUALLY HARASS OTHER WOMEN IN THE CA WORKPLACE

Sexual harassment does not occur just between a man and a woman. Many female employees in California are harassed by their female supervisors or co-workers on a regular basis. Sexual harassment can include sexual remarks, innuendo and sexual physical acts. Call an experienced employment attorney if you are the victim of sexual harassment at your CA job.

A female attorney was allegedly sexually harassed by her female supervisor. She complained several time to her boss about the illegal behavior, but it continued and the supervisor was not reprimanded. Eventually the woman stood up for her rights as an employee and sued her employer. She could win millions of dollars in damages.

If you are a male or female CA employee and you believe that you have been sexually harassed at your place of work, call the skilled 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: April 2, 2009

INAPPROPRIATE TOUCHING AND COME ONS ARE SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN CALIFORNIA

Sexual harassment in the California workplace is against the law. This means that your boss or your co-workers cannot make sexual propositions and jokes to you or touch you inappropriately. You need to report such illegal behavior to your boss and call an experienced employment attorney.

When a nurse complained for years about the alleged sexual harassment she, and other female nurses, were victims of, no one listened. Additionally, the doctor continued to harass her and her co-workers. Eventually she hired a lawyer to defend her rights. She was awarded a $15 million settlement for the harassment she suffered.

Sexual%20Harrassment4.jpg If you are a CA employee and you believe 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: April 1, 2009

MONTEBELLO, CA DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS

Montebello, California is the home to about 70,000 residents, many of them employees. The experienced legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP has over 50 years of legal experience fighting for employees just like you. We know the law and the LA court system and are ready to win you hundreds of thousands of dollars in settlements like we have won many other clients. Don’t accept illegal behavior from your employer.

As an employee in Montebello, remember that you have the law, and the skilled legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, on your side. California law protects Montebello employees from being discriminated against by their employers. Additionally, your employer must provide you with the proper pay, including pay for hours worked overtime.

Montebello.png If you live or work in Montebello, 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 Montebello, 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!