Los Angeles Race and National Origin Discrimination Lawyer
The California Fair Employment & Housing Act prohibits discriminatory employment practices in most cases towards "any person." California law prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee because of her race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age (if 40 or over), or pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions of any female employee. The prohibition against discrimination may extend to "temps," or even persons providing services pursuant to a contract. It is also unlawful for the employer to act upon the perception that the employee has one of the above protected characteristics. Unlawful discrimination may include refusing to hire or employ, refusing to select for a training program, discharging from employment or discriminating in compensation or conditions of employment. Discriminating behavior may consist of a series of acts, rather than one significant event.
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One form of employment discrimination consists of discriminating against an employee on account of their race, color or national origin. Race and color are separate concepts. Although rare, the color of one's skin, as distinct from their race, may be the basis for a discrimination claim. Race is broadly defined under the law to include ethnic origin or ancestry. Race discrimination claims are not limited to racial minorities. Protection against race and color discrimination extends to employees who are associated with members of the protected class (e.g., spouse, children). California law also prohibits ancestry or national origin discrimination. National origin or ancestry means the country where a person was born or the country from which his ancestors came. National origin discrimination in some cases does not need to include discrimination against a particular country. For example, members of an Indian tribe or Hispanics or persons with a national identity that lacks an independent country.
If you believe you are the victim of any form of employment discrimination, you should consult with an employee rights attorney. Our office handles a wide variety of discrimination cases. For a free consultation to know your employee rights, just call our toll-free number or send us an e-mail. After a brief initial intake, an attorney will consult with you right away. If we represent you, an experienced attorney will guide your case and be available to consult with you at all times.
