San Jose Employment Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Lawyers
Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are not only unfair, they are unacceptable and illegal. Nevertheless, countless people face these obstacles on a regular basis in the workplace. If you have been subjected to this type of behavior, remember that you have rights. The attorneys at Williams, Pinelli & Cullen, LLP are here to protect them. Contact us to schedule a consultation.
Title VII: Equal Opportunity Employment
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bars discrimination on the basis of age, race, disability, gender or national origin. In addition, it is also illegal to discriminate on the basis of marital status, pregnancy and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) status. Our employment law attorneys have a thorough knowledge of federal discrimination laws, as well as the more broad California discrimination laws. In many cases, your discrimination case is covered by both federal law and California regulations, including the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
We handle discrimination and harassment cases involving:
- Unequal pay
- Derogatory comments or jokes
- Sexual harassment
- Whistleblower retaliation
- Adverse employment actions (demotion, pay cut, hours cut, termination, unpaid suspension or unpaid leave)
- Other forms of discrimination or harassment
Retaliation and Wrongful Termination
In addition to discrimination or harassment cases, we handle cases involving retaliation or wrongful termination. These cases typically arise when an employer retaliates against an employee for seeking FMLA leave, filing for workers' compensation, or pursuing a discrimination claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
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Having a boss that is mean or unfair does not constitute a discrimination claim. However, if you believe that you have been treated differently due to your membership in protected class or have been subjected to adverse employment actions as a result of certain legal actions you have taken, we can help. We will review your situation and help you determine how to pursue a discrimination claim. Contact our San Jose law firm for experienced and dedicated legal representation in the Silicon Valley, or throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
