Discrimination in the Workplace: The Law is On Your Side

1. Discrimination in the Workplace: The Law is On Your Side

2. What is Discrimination? Discrimination occurs when an individual is treated differently based on a set of federally protected characteristics. In the workplace, it often involves an employee not being paid an equal wage, being given menial tasks instead of meaningful ones, or not having the same opportunity for career growth and promotion.

3. 0 01 1 Age: Also known as ageism, this often affects older individuals (i.e., an older individual being forced to retire early with an Introduction attractive benefits package). Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and the smallest one in the Solar System—it’s only a bit larger than our Moon. The planet’s name has nothing to do with the liquid metal since it was named after the Roman messenger god, Mercury when an individual is treated differently or unfairly due to his or her gender. 0 02 2 Gender: Also known as sexism, gender discrimination takes place There are nine common types of DISCRIMINATION DISCRIMINATION in the WORKPLACE WORKPLACE: INTRODUC TION

4. 0 03 3 Religious: This type of discrimination is the unfair treatment of an individual due to his or her religious beliefs or practices. 0 04 4 Race and National Origin: This occurs when an individual is being treated unfairly due to his or her characteristics of his or her birthplace or race (this includes physical, cultural, lingual, or cultural).

5. 0 05 5 Marital Status Discrimination of this type may hinder someone in the workplace based on whether they are married, single, or other. 0 06 6 Pregnancy When someone is discriminated against based on pregnancy, she may have been fired because she is pregnant, or because of any childbirth. 0 07 7 Mental or Physical Disability This includes discriminating against someone because they have a physical, mental, and/or learning disability, or chronic illness.

6. 0 08 8 Sexual Orientation Sexual discrimination takes place when a person is treated unfairly due to his or her sexual orientation 0 09 9 Reverse Discrimination This type of discrimination occurs when members of a majority group are neglected or mistreated to promote someone who is part of a minority.

7. Hire An Attorney Discrimination against anybody in the workplace can have devastating consequences for the victims and their families. If you or a loved one is suffering from discrimination, feel free to contact a discrimination attorney in Los Angeles discrimination attorney in Los Angeles at the Marcarian Law Firm, Marcarian offers a legal consultation to all of his clients to ensure that they receive the protection and compensation they deserve. P.C. Attorney Armond

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