LGBTQIA+ discrimination and harassment Lawyer / ATTORNEY IN LOS ANGELES
People within the LGBTQIA+ community often face workplace discrimination and harassment based on their expression of their sexual identity. Experiences vary and can include an inability to receive promotions or bonuses, harassment by coworkers and unequal treatment by employers. At the Law Offices of Matthew Rabban, we see this kind of activity as bullying. Not only is it against the law, but it is against our moral principles.
Our harassment and discrimination lawyers stand ready to advocate for those within the LGBTQIA+ community and to win you compensation for pain and suffering and other impacts to your life. If you’ve been a victim of workplace harassment because of your sexual identity, call the Law Offices of Matthew Rabban today to connect with a powerful ally who understands the law and is ready to bring you justice.
What is legally considered LGBTQIA+ discrimination in California?
There are many things that could happen at work that could qualify as LGBTQIA+ discrimination or harassment. Basically, any action that an employer takes that unfairly targets you because of your sexual identity or expression could potentially qualify as discrimination or harassment. Workplace discrimination or harassment can also include things like a hostile work environment and negative, targeted actions taken by your coworkers. If you have been the target of workplace discrimination based on your sexual identity, discrimination lawyers at the Law Offices of Matthew Rabban can help you win compensation and bring your employer to justice.
LGBTQIA+ Discrimination in California can include:
- Being bypassed for promotions and bonuses at work
- Harmful harassment from coworkers
- Hostile work environment
- Employer requirements that only pertain to one individual
- Changes in scheduling, hours or operations based on sexual identity
LGBTQIA+ discrimination can also happen outside of the workplace and California has several laws that apply to gender identity and the protection LGBTQIA+ rights. These laws prohibit discrimination against LGBTQIA+ individuals in things like employment and housing. A phone call to a California discrimination and harassment lawyer can help you build a case if you are experiencing discrimination at any level.