What Constitutes Work Discrimination in Walnut Creek?
California anti-discrimination laws are often interpreted more broadly than federal laws that prohibit discrimination. This is particularly true in instances of sexual harassment or disability discrimination. One aspect of the California laws that allows greater protection than the federal laws is that, in California, coworkers who are not supervisors may be sued and held personally responsible for unlawful workplace harassment. This civil protection afforded victims allows our law firm to help you seek justice exactly with the source of your issues. State law differs on the issue of disability, too: • The state law allows a broader definition of physical or mental disability and medical condition. • The state law has no requirement for a substantial limitation on a major life activity—simply being limited is enough. • Limitation is determined without mitigating measures. Rules exist in California against language discrimination, discrimination in smaller workplaces, and discrimination
