Employers are prohibited from treating employees unequally on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or veteran or military status.
If those unequal conditions alter the terms and conditions of employment, an employer can be held liable for discrimination. Discrimination may present itself in the form of a demotion, a firing, a refusal to hire or a refusal to promote.
In addition, a new law that is effective as of 2024 protects cannabis users for past use under California Assembly Bill 2188. While employers can restrict employees from coming to work intoxicated, they cannot discriminate against cannabis users for use outside of work.
The law still permits testing for cannabis for certain safety and federal purposes. If you feel you have suffered discrimination in your workplace, contact us. (818) 260-9904.
(The above is for informative purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Each case varies).
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