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.