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Nearly Over 30 Years Of Representing Businesses And Their Owners

California Workplace Discrimination Attorneys 

Allegations of workplace discrimination in California must be taken seriously. As a discrimination lawyer in California will attest, these cases often revolve around protected classes such as age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy or disability status.

Here at Coleman & Horowitt, LLP, our experienced team of lawyers represents both employers and employees, and we provide confidential, California-focused guidance.

What Is Workplace Discrimination?

Discrimination can take different forms, one of which is when there is a hostile work environment where an employee feels marginalized. Discrimination can also include adverse employment actions, such as firing someone or denying them a promotion based on their protected characteristics. These include:

  • Sex or pregnancy
  • Race
  • Age
  • Disability
  • Religion
  • National origin
  • Sexual orientation
  • Gender identity

These cases can include failure to accommodate, decisions having a disparate impact on specific employees or direct discrimination.

Examples Of Workplace Discrimination

Examples of workplace discrimination include:

  • Disparate treatment, such as pay cuts or wrongful terminations
  • Harassment, which often creates a hostile work environment
  • Retaliation, involving adverse actions after specific complaints such as reporting harassment
  • Failure to accommodate, such as not making reasonable accommodations for disability or religion

Every case is unique, but our experienced team can help.

California Law And Remedies For Workplace Discrimination

In California, the governing law is the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), which is enforced through the Civil Rights Department. You may need an FEHA attorney, or you may need to work with the EEOC. Before a lawsuit, an administrative filing may be necessary.

Potential remedies include reinstatement, back pay, punitive damages, injunctive relief and more. Sometimes, discrimination claims overlap with wage and hour violations. It is important to act quickly.

What Steps Should You Take Now?

It is best to document everything, including dates and times. Keep any communications, such as texts or emails. It may help to get witness statements. Never sign anything or give definitive statements without talking to an employment attorney.

Get A Consultation Today

Since 1994, the attorneys at Coleman & Horowitt, LLP, have provided quality representation to both individuals and businesses.

  • For employees, we can help with confidential meetings, negotiations, litigation or agency filings. 
  • For employers, we can help with training, investigations, policy reviews and defense in court. 

We focus on California labor laws and are experienced with both the CRD and EEOC. We offer aggressive advocacy when necessary. Call 559-343-2648 or use the online contact page to schedule your confidential consultation today.