Attorney Carney Shegerian Comments on Recent Hertz Harassment Accusations
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Carney Shegerian, founder of Shegerian & Associates, a Santa Monica employment law firm, has commented on recent allegations concerning six former Hertz employees alleging the company harassed and fired them in retaliation for practicing Islam while at work.
According to Shegerian, federal law and the EEOC are adamant about preventing religious discrimination. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, national origin, age and religion. When violations of the law occur, the EEOC may assist with filing a lawsuit against employers.
"Federal law states that an employer must accommodate the religious practices of employees while at work rather than resorting to harassment and retaliatory firings. This is just basic interpretation of laws that have been in place for decades to ensure that all workers are treated fairly," says Shegerian.
Shegerian went on to address the Hertz allegations noting that employment discrimination against Muslims is on the rise in the U.S.
"People of all faiths are being forced to deal with harassment and retaliation surrounding their religious practices, be it due to religious dress or religious rituals."
"Despite the increase in harassment, employers need to know that the religious practices of all workers are protected by federal law, and the consequences of violating those laws can be costly," said Shegerian.
Shegerian is winner of the 2013 Trial Attorney of the Year Award from the Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles. His prominent employment rights firm, Shegerian & Associates, has attained a consistently successful track record of victorious jury trials, with a large number of awards totaling millions. The firm has an over 95% success rate and remains an exemplary leader in resolving employment discrimination issues.
Located in Los Angeles County, Shegerian & Associates is a law firm specializing in protecting the rights of employees who have been wronged by their employers. Shegerian & Associates is dedicated to serving the needs of its clients, and has won over 69 jury trials, including 28 seven- and eight-figure verdicts. For more information, visit www.ShegerianLaw.com or www.GotFired.com.
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