Author Archives: Lori Costanzo
Have You Been Sexually Assaulted By A Police officer?
Any form of sexual assault can be devastating to an individual, and is likely to cause long-lasting trauma. However, there is something particularly traumatic about being assaulted by the very person you would usually turn to for help. Being sexually assaulted by a police officer can often leave victims feeling like they have nowhere… Read More »
Sexual Harassment Is Bad For Business
For decades women have struggled to gain respect, fair treatment, and equal pay in the workplace, and the fight is still not over. However, more and more data on the effects of sexual harassment in the workplace indicates that it shouldn’t just be women leading the charge. Despite a long history of ignoring, suppressing,… Read More »
Have You Been Wrongfully Terminated By Your California Employer?
California is an at-will employment state, which means that in most cases you can be fired without cause at any time, with or without notice. However, there are exceptions. For instance, if you are fired in violation of your employment contract terms, based on a discriminatory reason, or for exercising legal rights, your termination… Read More »
Should You Sue For Sexual Assault?
If you have experienced a sexual assault, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure about where to start looking for support. It can be daunting to contemplate pursuing criminal charges and going through the ordeal of a trial, and thinking about filing a civil lawsuit to obtain monetary damages may be the absolute last… Read More »
6 Unexpected Ways Gender Discrimination Affects Women In The Workplace
Gender discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employee receives negative or disparate treatment due to their gender. Gender discrimination, as well as all discrimination on the basis of a protected status, is prohibited in the United States under federal law; specifically, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 However, how it… Read More »
Do I Have An Age Discrimination Claim In California?
In California, age is a protected category. At least if you’re 40 years-of-age or older. That’s right, you cannot legally be discriminated against in California for being “too young,” regardless of how unfair it may feel. If an individual is denied a promotion for being “too young and inexperienced” it is not illegal. However,… Read More »
The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) Releases First Guidance On COVID-19 Vaccination For Employers
With Few Exceptions, Employers Can Require Employees to Get the Covid-19 Vaccine As COVID-19 vaccinations are approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), many employees are questioning whether their employer can force them to get the vaccine as part of their return-to-work plans. With some exceptions, the answer is yes, according to… Read More »
Costanzo Law Signs the Equity Pledge
We are committed to creating an #EqualPayCA. In partnership with First Partner @JenSiebelNewsom and @CCSWG, we have taken the pledge to be a California equal pay employer, join us! https://www.gov.ca.gov/first-partner/#equalpayca
Civil Rights Resources
The Costanzo Law Firm has fought and will continue to fight for the civil rights of the Black community. Although we specialize in discrimination specifically in the workplace, we would like to take this opportunity to listen to our community of followers and friends to offer support in any way we can. We will… Read More »
Lori Costanzo Interview on ABC Bay Area regarding ADA and COVID-19 Workplace Privacy
Health officials have identified that people with underlying conditions are at greater risk, conditions such as diabetes and compromised immune systems. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations must be made. But can an employer ask you if you’re at risk? “It’s a violation of their privacy to ask any employee very specific questions… Read More »
