Category: Discrimination

Age discrimination, a form of Orange County employment attorney, is illegal. As most workers will live to be over 40 years of age, this claim applies to more workers than any other discrimination claim. Simply put, age discrimination is rampant and increasing. Federal law protects workers over 40 who have been discharged, demoted, or subjected…

It is none of your business, you may feel like saying when an overly personal question is asked by a prospective employer. Actually, some of these employment interview questions may even be illegal. It is improper to ask about your sexual preference, marital status, dependents, whether you have made provisions for childcare, if you’re pregnant,…

Miranda rights for job applicants? Not exactly, but you do not have to answer all questions asked during an interview. While employers can ask your nickname or assumed name to check on your work records, they can’t ask for your maiden or original name, or require you to submit your birth certificate. They can ask…

Can employers discriminate against you because of your looks? Well, maybe. There is no doubt they do. A television program sent many sets of equally qualified job candidates to be interviewed at various businesses. Invariably the better-looking person got hired. Looks also influenced promotions, demotions and terminations. In most cases, looks discrimination is perfectly legal….

Is there a real problem with Orange County employee disability discrimination in today’s business environment? This post considers the definitions of and current news regarding employee disability discrimination. According to the American Psychological Association, Discrimination is the unfair treatment of people based on characteristics such as gender, sexual orientation, disability status, or race. Employee Disability…

Employee Rights Attorney Q: I was laid off after my employer lost a major account. I was the first person to be hired to work on this account, am in good standing with my employer and have been told I will be rehired at the first opportunity. However, I am upset because two men who…