Religion Discrimination Attorney in Woodland Hills
Fighting Back Against Religious Harassment in the Workplace
In California and throughout the United States, employees are protected from religious discrimination in the workplace under federal law. This protection extends to cover workplace harassment or lack of accommodation on the basis of an employee’s religious beliefs. Employers are also prohibited from making any decision regarding employment based on an employee or prospective employee’s religion or lack thereof.
If you have faced or are currently dealing with religious discrimination, it is absolutely imperative that you enlist the help of an experienced Woodland Hills religion discrimination attorney. At the Law Office of Payab & Associates, we have more than 20 years of legal experience, giving us the necessary resources, skills, and knowledge of the legal system to aggressively advocate for your rights.
Are you facing religious discrimination at work? Contact our firm today at (818) 918-5522 to find the legal help you need.
What is Considered Religious Discrimination?
Laws prohibiting religious discrimination in the workplace apply to any employee or job applicant who is employed or seeking employment with any government employer or private company with 15 or more employees. The laws apply to any individual with sincerely held beliefs that are religious in nature, whether or not that individual is a member of a large, established religion.
Some examples of religion discrimination in the workplace include:
- Refusing to hire someone because of their religious beliefs
- Promoting individuals on the basis of their religion
- Firing an employee due to their religious practices
- Any form of harassment, including intimidation or threats
- Creating a hostile work environment because of someone’s religion
- Failing to provide reasonable accommodation for religious practices
If you have been a victim of religious discrimination at your place of employment, our firm can help. We offer compassionate, personalized legal services as we aggressively advocate for your rights. Our Woodland Hills religion discrimination attorneys can help you understand your options and pursue legal action when necessary. Let us put our considerable experience to work for you.
Schedule your initial, confidential consultation with our firm today—call us at (818) 918-5522 to get started.