Discrimination in the workplace is illegal. Employers cannot discriminate at any level of employment, including in their hiring practices. However, a recent case is raising questions about whether or not Amazon discriminates when they are hiring employees. At Rager & Yoon – Employment Lawyers, our Los Angeles discrimination attorneys want to discuss a recent lawsuit […]
Workplace discrimination is illegal, and employers who actively discriminate against their employees could find themselves in serious legal trouble. At Rager & Yoon – Employment Lawyers, our qualified and experienced team is dedicated to helping victims of workplace discrimination secure the compensation they need. Here, our Los Angeles Workplace discrimination attorneys want to discuss a […]
You have rights in the workplace. Regardless of what industry you work in, you are protected from discrimination and harassment. However, if you need a Los Angeles workplace discrimination attorney, we are here to help. At Rager & Yoon – Employment Lawyers, our knowledgeable and experienced team is ready to take your case. We will […]
When it comes to employment discrimination protections, California is on the front lines of progress. However, that does not mean that every area has the same protections or handles protections the same way. Today, we want to discuss some efforts being made in LA to curb employment discrimination. Rager & Yoon – Employment Lawyers are […]
Unfortunately, yes. Weight is not a protected status under state law, and California employers are free to terminate a person for any reason that doesn’t qualify as a protected status—even if that offense is carrying excess weight. In fact, that’s the norm for all states but one—Michigan. Nonetheless, there are some cities in California where […]
According to the Williams Institute, a think tank at the UCLA School of Law, 15 to 43 percent of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) workers report having been fired, denied promotions or in some way harassed at work. This figure is more than doubled when it comes to reports of transgender discrimination. The concept […]
Discrimination in the workplace can make every day spent at work a horrific experience. However, proving workplace discrimination can be a daunting task because the employee must provide proof that the employer acted with an illegal intention, such as failing to promote the employee due to the employee’s sex, race or ethnicity, for example. The […]
The U.S. Women’s Soccer team has consistently outperformed their U.S. Men’s Soccer counterparts yet female players are paid considerably less than male soccer players. After waiting for several years, the women’s soccer team has finally received their right to sue letter from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and have filed suit in U.S. District Court […]
Everyone has the right to feel safe and secure in the workplace. This includes being safe from physical harm as well as non-physical harm. Over the last year, we have heard so much about how the workplace is still changing when it comes to sexual harassment. The “Me Too” movement has highlighted so many areas […]
Is it a form of retaliation – or anticipatory retaliation, to be more specific – if your employer is asking you to sign away your right to file a discrimination, wrongful termination, or sexual harassment complaint? Under California’s employment law, workers in Los Angeles and all across the state have a legal right to protect […]