San Diego Law Firm Newsletter

WINTER 2002 page 1 of 4
Difficult Times “Difficult” doesn’t seem like a strong enough word to describe the effects the events of September 11, 2001, had on all of us. The day had barely begun when the reality of the fragility of life hit all of us hard and continued to assault us as the day unfolded. It’s a reality that most of us deal with only a few times in our lives, and it’s one most of us would rather avoid. The news of the terrorist attack on our country left many of us in shock and disbelief. It also made vividly clear the things in life that we tend to take for granted. Those of us with children had the strong urge to find them and hold them. Others just wanted to hug their spouses, parents, loved ones, friends, and neighbors. In the aftermath of that day’s terrible events, many of us were left with questions about our beliefs and values. Facing adversity can bring things instantly into focus— suddenly what is important in our lives becomes very clear. The people and privileges we have taken for granted become paramount in our view. The freedoms we enjoy in our country, and the “feeling of safety” we have lived with for much, if not all, of our lives, are seen as the precious jewels they are. It has long been held that adversity can make a person stronger and better. It is our hope that the horrible events that struck our nation in September of 2001 will strengthen our resolve to hold close our families, communities, and the ideals of this country as we move forward and return to a life that will never be quite the same again. Employment Discrimination Workplace discrimination occurs when an employer behaves differently toward some employees because of age, gender, race, religion, or protected class status, such as disability.
Proving employment discrimination takes courage and doing the right thing. An employee must stand up for his or her rights and keep a written record of improper things employers and fellow employees say and do. These may include sexual remarks or racial jokes, or unfair treatment (promoting underqualified employees using deceptive justifications). Anyone believing he or she is an employment discrimination victim has options, including notifying the em-ployer, filing a discrimination charge with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and seeking legal advice.	Retaliatory Discharge Owners told an African-American parking lot manager to hire only Caucasians. He hired an African-American and was terminated. He sued, claiming he was fired because of race and opposition to a racially discriminatory directive. A jury agreed, awarding a monetary verdict. His lawyer earned a post-verdict monetary settlement based on emotional distress.


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