Discrimination
Los Angeles, California Discrimination Law
California employers are prohibited by law from discriminating based on an employee’s protected status in all employment practices, including:
Hiring
Firing
Discipline
Wages and compensation
Selection for promotions or demotions
Participation in training, benefits, or workplace opportunities
Any other terms and conditions of employment
What counts as a protected status?
Race, color, ancestry, or national origin
Age
Gender (including transgender status, gender identity, and gender expression)
Pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions
Sexual orientation
Disability or medical condition (including mental illness)
Religion
Genetic information
Marital status
Military or veteran status
Discrimination can take on many forms. Trust your intuition - if you feel something isn’t right, contact Samson to discuss whether you have a case. Our Los Angeles, California law firm handles discrimination cases on a contingency basis statewide.