Disability discrimination occurs when an employer treats an applicant or employee less favorably because they have a history of a disability or because their employer believes the employee has a physical or mental impairment that is not transitory or minor. Such an employee is protected from discrimination in the workplace and must be treated fairly. California's Fair Employment and Housing Act use a very broad definition of disability to include myriad disorders, conditions, or diseases to protect workers from disability discrimination. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires an employer to accommodate an employee because they must care for a family member with a disability.
Racial discrimination is when a job applicant or employee is treated unfavorably because of their race or because of characteristics associated with race, like hair texture.
Age discrimination is prohibited by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which usually affects individuals who are age 40 or older.
Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer refuses to hire a pregnant woman, terminates a woman’s employment if she becomes pregnant, or discriminates against her for her need to pump breast milk or a medical condition related to breastfeeding. Pregnancy discrimination also happens when an employer refuses to provide reasonable accommodations for a woman's pregnancy-related disabilities.
Many LGBTQ employees face discrimination based on their gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation in their personal life when they seek access to critical health care and at work. Approximately one-fifth to one-third of LGBTQ Americans have changed aspects of their personal or work lives in order to avoid experiencing discrimination. Out of the many places where LGBTQ discrimination occurs, 36% happens in the workplace. If you are suffering from transgender discrimination, then call (866) 572-6384 now to speak to an employment attorney.