What does Cal. Law say about hostile work environment that is created because of perceived characteristics protected by the law

It is illegal under both California and federal law to harass an employee on the basis of race, color, or national origin. California state law...

Racial slurs at a job.

What you are describing is hostile environment racial harassment. If the racial slurs are affecting you, it doesn't matter that they were not...

Extended Supervision Agent Barring Employment

Yes, an employer is free to refuse to hire an employee for any reason or no reason at all. The only exception to this rule is if the employer...

You need an employer who has expertise in ERISA. You can do a search on Avvo by clicking on "Find a Lawyer" at the top of the page. The New...

Can I sue and be successful ?

I agree with Neil's answer. I just want to add that the Occupational Safety and Health Act requires an employer to provide all employees with...

Got terminated from my job prematurely.

On the facts as you describe them, you do not have any recourse. The usual rule is that employees are "at will," which means that your employer...

No, the handicapped parking spots don't have to be the closest ones to the building entrance. The ADA says that the handicapped parking spaces...

Hello...my question is this...I quit my job due to it being a hostile working Environment.... Do I have any legal recourse?

It depends on the specific kind of conduct you were subjected to. You don't say what protected class you belong to, so I will give two separate...

No, this not legally a hostile work environment. You can't bring a hostile work environment claim just by showing that somebody in your work...

A co-worker got me fired and is now telling everyone why and how she was the one to get me fired. What can I do?

You probably don't have much recourse. There are two types of claims people sometimes bring on these facts: (1) defamation; and (2) invasion of...