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Have You Experienced Size or Weight Discrimination at Work?

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Matern Law Group, PC is an employment law firm based in Modesto, CA.

Have you been a victim of weight discrimination or size discrimination at work in a current or past position? Have you been passed up for a promotion, bonus, extra benefits, or opportunities due to your weight or size?

The right to be free of discrimination in the workplace was awarded through the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as well as other monumental federal acts. While employees and applicants are protected based on a number of characteristics, there are a few subjects not included such as weight. Many states, including California, do not have any law protecting potential employees from bias based on this characteristic. Without any federal mandates, this type of judgment may be rampant in the employment process. However, potential hardworking employees may be passed over due to a physical condition that may be out of their hands.

A person’s weight can be a symptom or cause of an underlying disability, such as diabetes, issues with the thyroid, hormone problems, eating disorders or insufficiency. Medication commonly follows these ailments. Even when taken routinely, these treatments may not assist in stabilizing the weight of the disabled.

Prejudice against those that are overweight may lead to a lawsuit based on disability discrimination. The rights of those covered under this law also qualify under additional laws for equality and fair employment in California and other states. Termination of employment based on weight bias may lead to serious consequences to management or supervisors. Workplaces are required to make reasonable accommodations for those that necessitate assistance with the usual work duties due to an actual disability, perception of a disability or history of a disability. Making such accommodations may avoid potential lawsuits, as well as by avoiding discrimination based on a person’s disability.

Our attorneys are devoted to employee representation for all types of workplace discrimination. We are committed to obtaining justice for you. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. Let us fight for your rights!

Matern Law Group, PC is committed to obtaining justice for you. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services to our clients.

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