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:
- race or color
- religion
- national origin or ancestry
- physical disability
- mental disability or medical condition
- marital status
- sex or sexual orientation
- age, with respect to persons over the age of 40
- pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions
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.
