Grutman & Associates

California Employees, if you have been furloughed, laid off or terminated because of Covid-19, contact us today. Schedule your free confidential consultation.

Employer discrimination takes the form of an adverse employment action based on an employee's membership in a protected class. Protected classes include: race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status.

Discrimination in the workplace happens. It's important to know what to look for. Discrimination at work takes the form of an "adverse employment action" based on a "protected characteristic or class." An adverse employment action could be: termination, demotion, failure to promote, loss of hours, change in schedule, change in duties, change in location of work, change of pay, or other employment decision that negatively affects the employee. Monday, we will define the second half of the equation = protected class.

Our new workplace investigation brochures are ready! Employers are required to investigate employee claims of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Doing so dramatically reduces the risk of liability for the employer. Employers: feel free to call me to discuss.

Employee health comes first! Employers: make sure you are in compliance with OSHA and the CDC. Employees: make sure you feel safe and comfortable at work. Feel free to call with any work questions related to COVID-19 or otherwise.