Orange County Employment Lawyers Blog

Infertility is Ground for a Disability Claim Under the ADA

February 3, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

Employers have had a history of causing trouble for themselves regarding pregnancy discrimination. However, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reports that individuals who are undergoing infertility treatments may be protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, also known as ADA.

Our employment lawyers in Orange County are aware that infertility treatments can be a source of discrimination for various employers.

In a particular case taken on by the EEOC, a resort retailer in Hawaii was forced to pay $60,000 due to discrimination against a worker who had fertility treatments and eventually became pregnant. The EEOC purported that evidence in the case revealed that an official at the retailer initially made comments that were offensive when the employee reported that she required fertility treatments.

Advocates Believe Gender Discrimination Laws Need to be Reformed

February 1, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

A recent study finds millennial women in the workforce tend to experience less gender disparity than their older counterparts, though it continues to be a top concern. What’s less clear, though, is what exactly should be done about the problem.

The report by the Pew Research Center, released in December, found women in the millennial generation earn, on average, 93 percent of what their male counterparts earn. Across all age groups, women earn 84 percent as much as men.

Our Orange County gender discrimination lawyers know that young women were more likely than young men to say society favors men. They are also more likely – 72 percent to 61 percent, respectively – to say more needs to be done to ensure workplace equality. And 75 percent of millennial women, as opposed to 57 percent of millennial men, say the country needs to do more to bring about equality in the workplace.

Gender Bias in Tech Profession Needs to be Addressed

January 31, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

Gender bias continues to be a problem in many sectors but the problem of gender bias is a significant issue in the technology industry.

Our Los Angeles employment discrimination lawyers know that discrimination permeates many fields, particularly the tech industry.

In 2012, women held more than 57 percent of occupations that require a four-year degree. But they filled just 25 percent of jobs in what the Department of Labor defines as “computer and mathematical occupations.”

Religious Discrimination Affects the Non-Religious as well

January 28, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

Religious discrimination is pervasive in much of the United States. Jews, Muslims, Christians and others face oppression based on their beliefs and culture.

Our Costa Mesa employment lawyers know that nonbelievers also suffer for being out of the mainstream. Discrimination against atheists occurs in the United States with some regularity.

Although American democracy places a great deal of importance on freedom of religious belief in its constitution. But even in the tolerant environment of the United States, atheists can face discrimination because they’re sometimes viewed as troublemakers.

Changing Landscape of California Employment Law

January 25, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

As the court system makes various rulings with regard to workplace discrimination potential plaintiffs and their lawyers are forced to adjust the way they approach cases.

In 2011, the United States Supreme Court made it more difficult for plaintiffs to bring successful class-action workplace discrimination lawsuits. However, there are other avenues for employment litigation in California and throughout the United States.

The actions by the Supreme Court have not eliminated recourse for plaintiffs. In fact, plaintiffs have only decided to change tactics. Now, according to lawyers in the field, more wage and hour complaints are being filed.

Former Sales Manager Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

January 22, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

A senior sales manager who once worked for Oracle Corporation is filing a wrongful termination lawsuit

A consultation with an experienced Costa Mesa wrongful termination lawyer can help you decide if your employer has retaliated against you or terminated you in violation of California or federal law.

A former sales manager has filed a wrongful termination suit claiming that actions by his employer violated California labor law and federal employment law.

Restaurant Workers’ Rights Sometimes Non-existent

January 20, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

Recent studies point out the egregious way in which restaurant workers are treated in many cases.

A consultation with an experienced Costa Mesa employment lawyer can help any worker decide if their employment rights have been violated.

As activists for the rights of restaurant workers take a more serious look at the treatment of those employed in the food service industry.

Denial of Shift Change could be Retaliation

January 16, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

Its possible that refusal to allow a shift change is an adverse employment action for purposes of an employees retaliation claim.

A consultation with an experienced Costa Mesa employment lawyer can help you decide if your employer has retaliated against you in some way.

In a recent decision by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals the Court concluded that a transfer from one shift to another may be enough to qualify as an adverse employment action.

Military Status Discrimination Law Protects Veterans

January 13, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

A Federal Law known as the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act protects the civilian job benefits and rights of members of Reserve components and veterans.

A consultation with an experienced Costa Mesa employment lawyer can help you determine if you have a case for employment discrimination based on your status as a veteran.

The law covers many areas with regard to an individuals status as a member of the military. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) establishes the total length of time that an individual may be away from work when serving in the military and still retain employment rights.

California Workers see Minimum Wage Increase and Immigrant Worker Protection in 2014

January 10, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

As workers in California experience many changes, one such positive change is an increase in the minimum wage. By this summer the minimum wage in California will increase by one dollar.

Our employment lawyers in Orange County are aware that many individuals are struggling to make ends meet when their pay is unacceptably low. To combat this problem, and help low income workers, California has introduced a minimum wage increase to $9 per hour.

The change in the minimum wage law will occur on July 1, 2014. Although there are many changes to California’s employment laws as of 2014, the minimum wage increase is high on the list of important changes.