California Employment Discrimination Lawyers

What Is Employment Discrimination?

In California, workplace discrimination occurs any time an employer treats a worker unfairly due to a protected characteristic. California law protects workers from discrimination based on race, skin color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age (40 and older), disability, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, religion, marital status, and military or Veteran status. When employers allow any of these protected traits to affect their hiring decisions, wages, job assignments, promotions, layoffs, disciplinary actions, harassment, or termination—they may have broken the law and committed employment discrimination.

Even subtle bias may violate state or federal employment law. Unequal workloads, offensive comments, or exclusion from training or advancement opportunities may be signs of unlawful workplace discrimination. A qualified employment discrimination lawyer can challenge this treatment and protect workers’ rights.

Common Forms of Workplace Discrimination in California

LJF’s workplace discrimination lawyers see and fight all forms of employment injustice, which can take many forms.

Common Employment Discrimination:

• Race and National Origin Discrimination
• Gender Discrimination
• Pregnancy Discrimination
• Sexual Harassment
• Sexual Orientation Discrimination
• Gender Identity and Expression Discrimination
• Age (40+) Discrimination
• Disability Discrimination
• Religious Discrimination

The employment discrimination attorneys at Lawyers for Justice, PC, are experienced in identifying and pursuing claims involving these and other forms of unlawful workplace treatment.

Understanding Your Rights Against Employment Discrimination

California protects workers with some of the strongest anti-discrimination laws in the nation. The state’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits employers from discriminating against workers based on their protected characteristics. Workers are further protected by federal laws, and every LFJ employment discrimination lawyer uses every legal tool available to achieve justice for the workers they represent.

Federal and state laws guarantee workers’ legal rights to fair treatment in hiring, pay, promotions, job assignments, reasonable accommodations, and termination decisions. When employers violate these rights, an experienced employment discrimination attorney can evaluate the situation and take steps to hold the employer accountable.

Steps to Take if You’re Facing Discrimination at Work

Workers experiencing employment discrimination should document each incident, including dates, locations, names of those involved, and any written communications. Saving emails, text messages, performance reviews, and witness statements can strengthen a claim.

Filing a complaint with human resources before taking legal action can strengthen a legal claim by demonstrating that the employer was made aware of the problem but failed to act when given the chance.

If the discrimination continues or results in workplace retaliation, demotion, or wrongful termination, an LFJ employment discrimination lawyer can evaluate the evidence, explain the available legal options, and take swift action to protect the worker’s rights.

Schedule a Free Consultation with a California Workplace Discrimination Lawyer

Workers facing discrimination in the workplace do not have to fight for their rights alone. The employment discrimination attorneys at Lawyers for Justice, PC, fight to hold employers accountable and help workers reclaim what is rightfully theirs. The firm takes on—and wins—even the most complex cases against wealthy companies. With unmatched skill, the experienced lawyers relentlessly pursue full and fair justice for every client.

To speak with a representative to learn more about how LFJ can help, call (818) JUSTICE or complete the contact form to schedule a free consultation with a qualified California employment discrimination lawyer.