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How to Prove Disability Discrimination in California After a “No Reason” Termination Under FEHA

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California’s FEHA lets disability discrimination claims move forward even when an employer says it fired you for “no reason” or gives no explanation at all. At-will employment does not cancel anti-discrimination protections, and a sudden “clean” termination can be circumstantial evidence of bias. This article explains how to prove disability discrimination after a no-reason termination

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How to Prove Age Discrimination After Being Laid Off During a “Reduction in Force” in California

In California, you can prove age discrimination in a “reduction in force” (RIF) by showing facts that the layoff disproportionately targeted workers age 40+ and that the employer’s stated RIF reasons are a pretext. RIFs are common in California, but they do not give employers a free pass to use age as a deciding factor.