If you feel you are a target for workplace discrimination, you need skilled employment law representation in your corner immediately. When you need a Sacramento discrimination lawyer, contact us for the legal help you need.
Discrimination against employees in the workplace — on the bases of:
All of the above are against the law. For more than 20 years of successful employment law practice in Sacramento and throughout central and Northern California, the Fulton Law Corporation has been protecting people’s civil rights. We can be the champion you need to overcome workplace discrimination and obtain justice.
Workplace discrimination can take many different forms. Whatever the form, discrimination unfairly treats an employee or group of employees based on their status under a protected characteristic. Understanding workplace discrimination is the first step to understanding your rights.
While workplace discrimination is not always obvious or overt, there are signs that you can look for to help determine if you’ve been discriminated against. Sometimes, you may notice a change in your environment or how you are treated, even in subtle ways. Some of the signs you should look out for include:
If you believe that you have been discriminated against in the workplace, there are some steps you can take to help protect your rights. First, you should make sure you document everything. Make a note of the discrimination that happened and when it happened. You should record this as soon as you can while you remember the details.
Report the discrimination to your employer. Most jobs have a policy for reporting these kinds of claims in their employee handbook. Be sure to keep a copy of the complaint so you have physical evidence of the communication.
If the issue is not resolved internally, you can seek external alternatives, such as state agencies or the EEOC. They can investigate the claim for you.
Hire a workplace discrimination attorney. They can help you in the claims filing process. They can also investigate all areas and gather evidence to support your claims of discrimination. In addition, they can inform you of your rights, responsibilities, and possible remedies. Remedies can include compensation for missed wages, emotional distress, job reinstatement, lawyer’s fees, and required changes in the workplace.
In Sacramento, California, an individual may file a workplace discrimination claim with either the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The DFEH is California’s state administrative agency, while the EEOC is the federal administrative agency.
These two agencies have a work-sharing agreement. Under this agreement, the agencies cooperate during the claims process. It is only necessary to file a claim with one of these agencies. The EEOC and DFEH have minimum requirements for the number of employees an employer must have for the regulations to apply.
To file a discrimination claim with the EEOC, your employer must have at least 15 employees. Age discrimination claims require 20 or more employees. The DFEH, on the other hand, will accept claims from those whose workplace has five or more employees. If you need discrimination lawyers in Sacramento, call our law firm today.
Claims filed to the DEFH must be submitted within one year after the date of the discriminatory act. In federal cases, an employee must file a discrimination claim to the EEOC within 180 days, though this deadline may be extended to 300 days in some cases. Federal employees must submit their claim to the EEOC within 45 days of the discrimination.
Before filing a civil claim against your employer for discrimination, you must receive a “Right to Sue Letter” from the DFEH or the EEOC. Although the respective agency may invite you and your employer to a mediation session to seek a resolution or handle your claim in some other way, the most common outcome is issuing a right to sue letter.
This letter notifies the filer that the agency has finished its investigation and is now permitted to file a claim. You only have 90 days to bring a claim against your employer after receiving your letter. In addition, if you feel you’ve been wrongfully terminated, contact us for our legal advice.
A: Yes, you can pursue a discrimination claim if you’ve been discriminated against on the basis of a protected characteristic, such as race, gender, or disability. Injuries can lead to reimbursement for lost wages, psychological distress, and punitive damages. In addition to recovery, filing a claim can penalize employers, eliminate future discrimination, and provide closure.
A: Yes, you can file a claim for workplace discrimination. Employers should not subject employees to discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected attributes under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Before you file a claim, you first need to file a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
A: A discrimination claim can be tough to win because you need to demonstrate that the wrongful treatment occurred because of a protected characteristic like race, gender, or age. Successful outcomes depend on compelling evidence like emails, eyewitnesses, or records of discrimination. You need a professional lawyer to gather evidence, negotiate the legal system, and make a compelling argument so you can get the outcome you deserve.
A: The most prevalent types of workplace discrimination include race discrimination, where people are unfairly treated on the basis of race or ethnicity and gender, or sex discrimination, unfair treatment due to gender, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Age discrimination is against those who are older than 40, and disability discrimination consists of being discriminated against or refusing accommodations.
Religious discrimination results when religion is disregarded, while national origin discrimination involves ethnic-based prejudice. Finally, retaliation deters workers from reporting or challenging discrimination.
Our experienced Sacramento discrimination attorney Jeffrey D. Fulton deeply believes in your right to be free from discrimination and harassment. Count on him to be open to your ideas, receptive to your version of what is happening at your job, and welcome to the opportunity to investigate your claims.
If Mr. Fulton takes your case, you can expect measured advice, zealous advocacy, and tireless dedication to obtain a favorable outcome. Did an employer retaliate against you because you reported the discrimination? Did this retaliation result in an adverse employment action? You can take action to correct this wrong. Contact us!
Learn more about what the Fulton Law Corporation can offer our clients by scheduling your free case evaluation today. Get in touch with us by filling out our online contact form.
Fields Marked With An “*” Are Required
"*" indicates required fields