California Employment Discrimination Lawyer
Employment Discrimination
State and federal laws prevent employers from discriminating against an employee based on the employee's membership in a protected class. Employers are forbidden to discriminate because of an employee's race, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, veteran's status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and other protected classes. If you are an employer charged with discrimination, or an employee who believes you were discriminated against, it is important to consult with a knowledgeable employment discrimination attorney.
Sexual Harassment
Our Santa Rosa employment attorneys have significant experience representing both employers and employees in matters related to discrimination. We also have represented businesses and employees in sexual harassment claims. Sexual harassment may take the form of an overt request for sexual favors in return for preferential treatment of some kind. However, permitting a sexually charged environment can also constitute sexual harassment. If you have been sexually harassed or discriminated against in the workplace, or if you are being accused of either of these violations, contact an employment discrimination lawyer immediately to learn about your options.
Retaliation Prohibited by Law
Attorneys often become involved in sexual harassment cases when the victim has been fired because of a claim filed against the employer for allowing a hostile work environment or ignoring complaints about harassment. The law prohibits termination for filing any other type of discrimination charge. It also prevents employers from firing employees in retaliation for taking medical leave in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In any type of retaliatory termination, the challenge is to prove that the termination was truly retaliatory. Our law firm has the investigators and the experience to determine the facts of the matter and undertake the appropriate action on behalf of our clients.
Consult an Experienced Trial Lawyer for Any Discrimination or Harassment Matter
We also defend employers accused of a retaliatory firing, discrimination, or harassment. Our skills as trial attorneys make us the right choice to handle any discrimination or harassment matter--such disputes proceed to trial more frequently than other employment claims. Whether the matter goes to trial or is resolved at a hearing, our employment discrimination lawyers have the skill and experience to provide effective and vigorous representation. Contact us at Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran, P.C. to schedule an initial consultation about discrimination or harassment in the workplace.
A Santa Rosa, California, law firm providing employment law services to Northern California, including the communities of Windsor, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Sebastopol, San Rafael, Lakeport, Ukiah, Eureka, San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Novato, Vallejo, Napa, Fairfield, Vacaville, Sacramento, Davis, Richmond, Martinez, Concord, San Jose, and Sunnyvale.
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Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran
640 Third Street, Second Floor
Santa Rosa, California 95404
Telephone: 707-544-5858
Fax: 707-544-6702
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