Your Workplace Rights

In California, an employee's rights are codified in the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), which prohibits employers of five or more from discriminating against job applicants and employees on the bases of their race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status.  The FEHA also prohibits workplace harassment for any of these categories, as well as retaliation for complaining about perceived unlawful harassment and discrimination.

In addition to the FEHA, California law recognizes that some employers shortchange their workers by refusing to pay them what they're legally owed.  In some cases, employees may not be aware that they are being taken advantage of.  Other times, employees feel silenced in fear of retaliation - especially for those who are afraid to lose their job or are undocumented.  

Voskanyan Law Firm, PC is very knowledgable and experienced with fighting against workplace unfairness, holding employers accountable for violating the protections provided by the FEHA and California law.  Call us today to set up a free initial consultation to learn what the best next steps are.