Being an employer in California can be challenging to say the very least.  Understanding and complying with the laws concerning discrimination and harassment have become a full time enterprise and require a great deal of focus in order for employers to avoid liability to their employees.  Federal and state anti-discrimination statutes prohibit employers from hiring, promoting or discharging employees based on race, color, ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, medical condition and perceived or actual mental or physical disabilities (Americans With Disabilities Act). 

The amount of losses suffered by employers who violate these laws runs into the millions of dollars and as such it is vital to have a good program to avoid the claim before it occurs.  At Fuller Jenkins we are proactive in making sure our employers have strong policies against discrimination and we provide on site training for managers, supervisors and employees to make sure they are trained and understand the need to avoid unlawful discrimination.  When the company faces a claim, we respond to complaints and allegations and vigorously defend the case to bring about the most expedient and beneficial outcome to the employer under the law.  By providing effective ongoing training and dialogue with the employees these types of claims be avoided.