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Political Discrimination At Work: Does It Count As Wrongful Termination?

If you are employed on an at-will basis like the vast majority of workers in Los Angeles and California, you have even fewer protections when it comes to political discrimination at work. Employers who discriminate against employees on the basis of their political views or beliefs may face fines, fees, and civil damages. Speak to Los Angeles wrongful termination attorney at the Rager Law Offices to get a free consultation. <br>For More information on wrongful termination visit: https://www.ragerlawoffices.com/practice-area/wrongful-termination/<br>

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Political Discrimination At Work: Does It Count As Wrongful Termination?

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  1. Political Discrimination At Work: Does ItCount As Wrongful Termination?

  2. PoliticalViews Ever since Donald Trump assumed office in January 2017, everything has been so politicized in pretty much every area of our lives. Celebrities tweet about politics on a daily basis, families discuss the Trump administration’s policies at the dinner table, and politics seems to be the only topic discussed by workers during mealbreaks. But having to talk about politics during your water cooler conversation is not the worst thing that can happen to you. Being fired for your political views, on the other hand, is. Political discrimination in the workplace has been more real than ever in the Trump era, and it may constitute one of the types of wrongful termination all acrossCalifornia.

  3. WhenPoliticalDiscriminationCountsAsWrongfulTermination Although California employment laws protect you from being wrongfully terminated for your political views, opinion or beliefs, it is not so simple. It would be illegal for an employer in California to fire, demote, or take any other form of adverse employment action against or otherwise punish his or her employee for being a member of a specific politicalparty. In addition to that, prohibiting employees from attending political rallies or taking part in any political activities would be illegal. Also, employers are not legally allowed to prohibit orobstructtheiremployeesfrombecomingpoliticalcandidatesforpublicoffice. Suchactionsmayconstitute“politicaldiscrimination”intheworkplace,wrongful terminationattorneyattheRagerOfficesLawexplains.

  4. Can YouRecover Damages For Political Discrimination AtWork?

  5. Regardless of your political views, whether you are a Republican or Democrat supporter,a Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton voter, your employer in Los Angeles is legally prohibitedbylawfromtryingtocoerceorinfluenceyoutotakeanysortofpoliticalaction. Moreover, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit against an employer who retaliates against youforopposingtheabove-mentionedwrongfulpractices. What are the consequences of political discrimination at work? Los Angeles wrongful termination lawyer explains that in some cases, political discrimination is criminally punishable and constitutes a misdemeanor. Employers who discriminate againstemployees onthebasisoftheirpoliticalviewsorbeliefsmayfacefines,fees,andcivildamages.Insome cases, you – as an employee who has been discriminated against because of your political views – may even recoverdamages.

  6. THEFIRSTAMENDMENTDOESNOTPROTECTYOU You may still get fired for expressing your political views in the workplace or sharing politically-charged social media posts. There are cases when discriminating against employees does not constitute “wrongful termination” and employees are unable to take legal action against their employers for the seemingly wrongfuldismissal. The attorneys at the Rager Offices Law explain that while the First Amendment prevents the U.S. government from adopting laws or taking anyactions that would limit free speech, it does NOT protect you – as an individual citizen and employee in the private sector – from being terminated for your politicalbeliefs.

  7. Fired For Your Political Views?Contact Attorney In fact, if you are employed on an at-will basis like the vast majority of workers in Los Angeles and California, you have even fewer protections when it comes to political discrimination at work. You see, an employer can fire at-will employees for any reason ornoreasonatallatanytime. Unless you have been fired on the basis of your age (if you are over 40), race, color, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, you may not be protected from wrongful termination under California’s employment laws. Confused? Speak to Los Angeles wrongful termination attorney at the Rager Law Offices to get a freeconsultation.

  8. Contact Rager LawFirm 1055West 7thStreet, Los Angeles, CA90017 Phone: 310-527-6994 Website: https://www.ragerlawoffices.com/

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