Los Angeles National Origin Discrimination Attorney
According to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employees are protected against any discrimination on the basis of their national origin and are entitled to seek restitution for any damages they may have suffered due to such discrimination.
Los Angeles national origin discrimination lawyer Perry Smith has dedicated his entire law practice to issues of employment law, including the difficult problem of national origin discrimination. Call 888-356-2529 for more information.
What is National Origin Discrimination?
Many Los Angeles employees – and employers – do not fully understand national origin discrimination. In general, national origin discrimination refers to any unfair, prejudicial treatment of an individual based on factors such as:
- Birthplace or ancestry
- Cultural identity
- Religious affiliation
- Linguistic characteristics
Any discrimination which is based upon characteristics generally associated with a particular ethnic group may be considered national origin discrimination, and is therefore illegal. It is also illegal to discriminate against someone for associating with or being a member of organizations (such as a religious order) which are connected with a particular ethnic group.
Furthermore, employers are also prohibited from enacting policies which have the effect of discriminating against an ethnic group, whether or not discrimination was the policy’s actual intent. Contact Los Angeles national origin discrimination lawyer Perry Smith for more information.
Linguistic National Origin Discrimination
National origin discrimination in Los Angeles is often centered on linguistic characteristics. Discrimination based on a person’s native language or linguistic ability may result in policies such as:
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If your rights as an employee and an individual have been violated by the discriminatory policies of your employer, contact Los Angeles national origin discrimination attorney Perry Smith to learn how you can defend your interests in a court of law. Call 888-356-2529 today.