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Potter Handy LLP is a leading civil rights firm in California. Since 1996, our attorneys have litigated thousands of matters throughout the great State of California. Our attorneys have handled thousands of cases, and hundreds of trials and appeals in Federal and State Courts, including the California and U.S. Supreme Courts. We have over 150
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Discrimination in the workplace
Discrimination in the workplace is something California lawmakers don’t tolerate. Any form of discrimination based on a protected class is against the law, and punishable by fines, citations, and other penalties. As an employee in California, you have the right to take action against discrimination at work. If you have experienced any adverse employment action
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How Can I Tell If a Termination Is Wrongful?
If you are fired based on protected reasons, such as age, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, pregnancy, religion, or veteran status, that is considered wrongful termination. A protected activity is anything the law gives you the right to do, such as reporting your employer to authorities for fraud, embezzlement, unlawful activities, safety code violations,
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Race Discrimination Attorneys in California
In a perfect world, discrimination and mistreatment of people because of race, skin color, national origin, and ethnicity would not exist. Unfortunately, despite the laws in place, racial discrimination against California’s employees occurs regularly. Workplace race discrimination can be obvious or subtle. Both forms are illegal. No employer has the right to use race as
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The Law Guarantees You The Right To Fair Wages
All claims for wage and hour or overtime are covered by the California Labor Code or the California Industrial Wage Commission Wage Orders. While these standards change, one thing is clear – the law is there to protect employees from unscrupulous employers. Whether it’s failing to pay you all your wages, to not being provided
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Partnerships with other law firms throughout California
We have enjoyed partnerships with other law firms throughout California. We have worked with other firms to maximize recovery for clients. We are dedicated to helping clients find the best attorneys for their case. Potter Handy, LLP understands the difficulty in finding an employment law firm you can trust to maximize the value of your
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If You Are Wronged, We Will Make It Right.
If you have or believe you have become the victim of sexual harassment or another form of discrimination in a California workplace, you do not have to simply ignore it, cut your losses, and move on. Harassment and discrimination by coworkers, managers, or employers is illegal in California and you have legal recourse to right
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California Workplace Retaliation Laws
Under California employment law, employers may not engage in workplace retaliation against employees who: Report violations of law File or assist in a “qui tam” lawsuit under the California False Claims Act Request reasonable accommodations for a disability or their religious beliefs Oppose, complain about or participate in an investigation of workplace harassment or employment
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Recognizing Race/Color Discrimination In The Workplace
Race/Color Discrimination occurs when an employer takes an adverse employment action against an employee or job applicant because of that individual’s race. Common examples include: You apply for a job and are turned down. The employer refuses to explain why but you notice that the employer has only hired applicants who belong to the same
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What Reasonable Accommodations Should You Expect?
An employer may be liable for unlawful discrimination if it fails to provide reasonable accommodations for an employee’s disability when the employer knew or should have known about the employee’s disability. In California, an employee may be deemed to have a disability if the limitation interferes with their ability to work. The law requires employers
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