Los Angeles Discrimination Lawyers
In 2007, the California Court of Appeal confirmed in Wysinger v. Automobile Club of Southern California, (2007) 157 Cal. App. 4th 413, that an independent cause of action for an employer's failure to engage in the interactive process exists under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. In Wysinger, the plaintiff had requested a transfer to an office closer to his home as an accommodation for his rheumatoid arthritis, which was aggravated by his long commute. Id. at 418. His transfer was denied and no further dialogue occurred regarding potential accommodations for his arthritis. The jury found, and the court upheld its award, that the employer was liable for failing to engage in the interactive process.
The principle expressed in Wysinger applies in numerous circumstances. For example, in one case handled by the Los Angeles discrimination attorneys at The Rubin Law Corporation, our client had recently been hired as a store manager at a new branch when she was diagnosed with cancer. Excited and passionate about her new job, our client hoped to continue working as much as possible during her treatment. She requested reduced hours and her supervisor replied that he would speak with human resources and do what was best "for all of us." He then repeatedly tried to convince our client that it might be better for her to not work at all. Shortly after requesting a reduced schedule, our client learned that she would need surgery, which would require a leave of absence about a month later. She sent a doctor's note to her employer. A few days later, she was terminated. The employer made no effort to have any discussion with our client about how she might be accommodated. In addition to claims against her employer for discrimination, our client, relying on Wysinger, was able to bring an independent claim of failure to engage in the interactive process. Shortly after litigation commenced, the matter settled. Contact us online or call 310.598.2416 or 866.936.3162 for immediate help.
Discrimination Lawyer in Los Angeles
If you or a loved one has been discriminated against due to your age, sex, disability, pregnancy or any thing else, contact the Los Angeles discrimination attorneys at Rubin Law Corporation. Our lawyers will fight for your right to be treated fairly. Here is a list of discrimination attorneys that will help protect your equal rights:
- Age Discrimination Lawyers
- There are many times employers will shift blame and use non-age related factors to fire an employee because of their age. If you have been discriminated against because of your age, contact one of our Los Angeles discrimination lawyers as soon as possible.
- Gender Discrimination Attorneys
- Not only but men can be discriminated because of their gender, if you feel that you have been treated unjustly because of your sex / gender; contact one of our discrimination attorneys today.
- Racial Discrimination Lawyers
- Employers can not discriminate against employees and job applicants based on their ethnicity or race. Whether if it is from the hiring process, salaray and benefits, job promotions, or even termination from a job. If you have been discriminated against because of your race / ethnicity, contact a Los Angeles Discrimination Lawyer at The Rubin Law Corporation today.
- Pregnancy Discrimination Attorneys
- Pregnancy should be a joyous occasion in a persons life, but unfortunately there are some people that may discriminate against another person because of their pregnancy. Contacting a discrimination lawyer at The Rubin Law Corp. can help you with your pregnancy discrimination case if you think that you have been discriminated against.
- Religous Discrimination Lawyers
- With such a diverse community in Los Angeles, it is inevitable that people with different religous backgrounds will meet. It is very unfortunate , but some people do not have the religous tolerance to work with people with other religous background and they may discriminate against you because of your religion. If you have been discriminated against because of your religion contact one of our Los Angeles discrimination attorneys today.
- Disability Discrimination Attorneys
- If you are handicapped and have been discriminated against because of your disability, contact our discrimination law firm today.
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Contact a Discrimination Attorney Today! 310.598.2416
Workplace discrimination can get very ugly if the issue isn't taken care of right away. If you feel that you have been discriminated against in Los Angeles, San Diego, or any other city in Southern California, contact our Los Angeles discrimination attorneys today: call 310.598.2416 or 866.936.3162 or simply email us.
