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What Is Marital Status Discrimination

When people are treated unfairly or badly at work because of their marriage status, this is called "marital status discrimination." This kind of discrimination happens when a company makes decisions about hiring, firing, promotions, or benefits based on whether a person is single, married, divorced, separated, or in a domestic partnership.

Freedom From Marital Status Discrimination in the Workplace is a Civil Right

California has made it clear that the right to look for, get, and keep a job without being treated unfairly because of protected traits like marital status is a civil right. Section 12921 of the Government Code of California.

Marital status discrimination can manifest in various forms, including:

Hiring Bias: Employers might be biased in their hiring practices for a variety of reasons, including the applicant's marital or single status.
Promotion Denial: Employees may not get a chance to move up because of their marital situation instead of their skills or performance.
Unequal Benefits: Depending on a person's marital situation, they may get different benefits or privileges at work, like health insurance or retirement benefits.
Work Assignments: Choosing tasks, schedules, or job responsibilities for an employee based on their marital situation instead of their skills on the job.
Hostile Work Environment: Creating a toxic or unfair work environment for people with a certain type of relationship.

Talk to a Los Angeles Marital Status Discrimination Lawyer today.

The skilled employment law experts at UELG Law Firm are here to help whether you’ve been subjected to discrimination on the job because of your marital status or if you believe your current or past employer has violated any other of your legal rights in the workplace.

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California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), California Government Code sections 12900 – 12996

The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is California's primary law prohibiting discrimination in the workplace. The FEHA states that it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against a person in hiring, firing, training, or other employment-related activities based on the individual's marital status. Article 12940(a) of the California Government Code.

As stated in the text of the law, "the purpose of the law prohibiting marital status discrimination is to make it unlawful for an employer... to deny or grant employment benefits for the reason that an applicant or employee is either married or unmarried." Title 2, section 11052 of the California Regulations.

What constitutes Marital Status discrimination in the workplace?

Marital Status discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant unfairly based on their marital status. This can include negative actions like denial of employment opportunities, unequal benefits, or creating a hostile work environment due to an individual’s marital status.

How can I prove that I've been a victim of Marital Status discrimination at work?

To establish a case of Marital Status discrimination, you should document instances of unfair treatment and gather evidence, such as emails, witness statements, or performance evaluations. Consulting with an UELG Employment Lawyer experienced in handling such cases is essential to understand the legal options available to you.

Why should I hire UELG Employment Lawyer for Marital Status discrimination claims?

UELG Employment Lawyer specializing in Unlawful Employment and Labor Practices can provide expert legal advice, evaluate the strength of your case, and help you navigate the complex legal process. They can assist in gathering evidence, filing complaints with relevant authorities, and representing your interests in negotiations or court proceedings.

What legal protections exist against Marital Status discrimination, and how can an attorney help enforce them?

The federal and state anti-discrimination rules are well-known to UELG Employment Lawyers. We are a great resource for learning about the legal safeguards to which you are entitled. We can also represent your interests during every stage of the legal process, from negotiating a favorable settlement to going to trial if necessary, and help you file a discrimination complaint with relevant government bodies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in the United States.

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