eNews - July 9, 2008
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Court Reaffirms Workers Protection from Discrimination
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The United States Supreme Court recently issued two decisions reaffirming that Federal laws barring race and age discrimination also cover retaliation faced by employees who file discrimination claims. The rulings are considered a significant victory for workers.
One of the cases involved an African American Cracker Barrel Old Country Store worker who alleged he was fired after filing a complaint with the corporate employer about a supervisor's derogatory remarks. Both of the Court's decisions, which focused on federal discrimination law, make it clear that discrimination in the workplace cannot be eliminated without also eliminating retaliation. These decisions are just as important to workers who seek to enforce their rights under state law.
In California, a worker who claims he or she is harmed in the workplace by discriminatory actions based on race, age, sex, religion or other characteristics listed under the law is likewise protected from retaliation. In fact, California law offers a number of protections that are greater than federal law. In addition, a California employee may have both a workers' compensation case and a civil lawsuit arising out of an employer's unlawful conduct.
If you think that you have been harmed in the workplace by discriminatory actions, you should consider consulting an attorney. The experience and knowledge possessed by our Workers' Compensation attorneys, combined with that of our Personal Injury attorneys, allows us to seek a wide range of remedies for our clients that can maximize their chance for justice and the best possible outcome.
If you would like to talk with an attorney about your case, please contact us at (213) 739-7000 or click here to learn more about your legal options.
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