The Law Office of Joel C. Golden Old Town Professional Building 2356 Moore Street, Suite 201 San Diego, CA Phone: (619) 246-8449

Discrimination (Age, race, sex, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation) California laws specifically state that it is an unlawful employment practice to discriminate against any person because of that person's age, race, gender, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status or sexual orientation. Discrimination can take the form of refusing to interview or hire, terminating employment, paying an employee less compensation, giving poor performance reviews, denying or delaying promotions or raises, denying benefits, layoffs or any other singling out of a person for reasons which affect that person's conditions of employment. Generally, if you have been treated unfairly by your employer because of any of the above reasons, you may have a valid claim of unlawful discrimination against your employer. It is usually easier to prove that you have been treated differently from others than it is to prove the reasons for this different treatment. However, to have a valid claim, you must show not only that you were treated differently but the reason behind such treatment. Racial epithets or derogatory comments regarding age, national origin, religion, disability, etc. in the workplace are all examples of a discriminatory state-of-mind which tend to prove unlawful discrimination. If you believe you have been discriminated against by your employer for any of these reasons, please call the Law Offices of Joel C. Golden at (619) 246-8449 and I will discuss your situation in confidence with you. If it appears that you may have the basis for bringing an unlawful discrimination case against your employer, I will schedule a meeting with you at no charge.

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