A decision recently handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court is going to make it more difficult for those making employment-related claims of discrimination and retaliation to win their cases. However, Riverside Discrimination Lawyer Houman Fakhimi is not discouraged and nor should you be. We are dedicated to ensuring that…
A federal discrimination lawsuit filed against the Hooters restaurant chain alleges that the company forced a waitress out after brain surgery left her with a shorn head and an unsightly scar. Our Fullerton employment discrimination attorneys know that this certainly is far from the first time that Hooters – and…
In a recent Orange County Employment Lawyer Blog entry, we noted the U.S. Supreme Court’s intention to take on the issue of whether any amount of discrimination resulting in adverse action was enough to warrant compensation to the plaintiff – or whether it had to be the sole reason. Now,…
We all know it’s illegal for a company to fire an employee in retaliation for complaints about sexual harassment or discrimination or any reason falling under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Such protections have been in place for 50 years and our Santa Ana employment lawyer…
A popular teen clothing retailer based in Orange County has been accused of racial bias, in a lawsuit filed by three former managers of the store. Orange County Employment Attorney Houman Fakhimi knows that racial discrimination still goes on in 2012 America and is committed to fighting on behalf of…
Chapman University will pay $175,00 to settle an Orange County gender discrimination case filed by a female professor who alleged she was denied both a promotion and tenure due to her sex. Orange County Employment Discrimination Lawyer Houman Fakhimi knows that these cases are quite common, but often it comes…
The merits of a second employment discrimination class action suit against box store giant Walmart are being weighed by a federal judge in California. Riverside Employment Attorney Houman Fakhimi understands that U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer has expressed some “serious” doubts about whether the case may move forward, following the…
San Bernadino employment discrimination has long been known to cover aspects such as national origin, religion and gender. But what if the person alleging the discrimination is transgender? San Bernadino Employment Discrimination Attorney Houman Fakhimi is happy to report they are now explicitly included as well, thanks to a landmark…
While many cases of discrimination in Newport Beach relate to on-the-job issues, it is possible for a person in the public to face these same problems. Newport Beach discrimination lawyers have seen examples of consumers who are denied service or rights based on an employee’s bias or racism. Discrimination in…
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy who arrested actor Mel Gibson for DUI in 2006 has agreed to a $50,000 settlement with the sheriff’s department for retaliation, the Los Angeles Times is reporting. Retaliation in Newport Beach can be a problem in a variety of situations in the workplace. If…