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Workplace Discrimination in Santa Clarita is one of the most common workplace violations, yet far too many employees remain unaware of their legal right to fair treatment. Both Federal Law and California State Law have strict rules regarding workplace discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, and more.

The United States’ justice system strictly forbids any type of unjust workplace or employment discrimination. While state and local laws provide further protection, federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination include:

  •         Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  •         The Equal Pay Act of 1963
  •         The Age Discrimination Act of 1967
  •         The Rehabilitation Act of 1973;
  •         The Civil Rights Act of 1991.
  •         The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978

Both prospective and current employees are legally protected by-laws at local and up to federal laws, banning discrimination in the workplace based upon the following:

  • Disability Discrimination : Disability discrimination is the unfair treatment of an employee or failure to consider job applicants based on a disability; be they physical or mental, are a simple fact of life, and all people who exhibit such conditions are legally entitled to protection and equal treatment under the law.
  • Pregnancy Discrimination : Women who are pregnant or hoping to become pregnant are specifically protected from adverse treatment or other forms of employer retaliation. Unfortunately, many women are unaware of these protections and end up losing status, promotions, and other hard-earned benefits due only to becoming pregnant.  
  • Gender Discrimination : Gender discrimination (sex discrimination) is when an employer shows preferential treatment to either men or women. Though common, it can be hard to prove that an employer’s actions violate the “terms and conditions” of employment, so many workplace discrimination issues go unreported. Our team can help you identify discriminatory behavior and seek adequate compensation.
  • LGBTQ+ Discrimination : Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer people are protected from workplace discrimination by Supreme Court ruling. Common forms of discrimination based on these bounds include denying access to bathroom facilities, inadequate health insurance coverage, and verbal, physical, or sexual harassment.
  • Age Discrimination :Age discrimination is becoming more and more common due to the changing nature of California’s workforce. It can affect both young and old qualified job applicants and occur irrespective of the employer’s age. However, age preference is a severe violation of discrimination laws that requires a serious response.

Common discriminatory practices include being passed over for promotion, enduring offensive or inappropriate comments, being denied leave or benefits, being terminated, or not being hired in the first place. If you suspect you or a fellow employee are a victim of workplace discrimination, it is imperative that you call our team right away.

Why Employment Law Assist?

Why Employment Law Assist?

 

  •  We are a premier employment law firm that aggressively represents employees
  • Our compassionate attorneys are dedicated to enforce employee’s rights in the workplace.
  •  We have extensive knowledge in all areas of employment law including: wage and hour, workers compensation, wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, and harassment.

 

If your current or former employer has wronged you in any way, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact us for a free and confidential consultation.

 

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We will handle your case on a contingency fee basis, which means, you don’t pay a thing unless we win or settle your case.

We pay all case costs and expenses from start to finish. You pay $0 out of pocket expenses. If your case is unsuccessful for any reason, you owe us nothing, we guarantee it.

Santa Clarita Workplace Discrimination FAQ

Workplace discrimination is the unfair treatment or inability to obtain employment based on an individual’s religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, color, or status in a protected class.  If your employer has subjected your team to a hostile work environment, unfair treatment, refused a reasonable accommodation or fallen outside of state and federal laws in another way, they may be liable for their actions. Talk to an employment discrimination lawyer and review your case to permanently improve your workplace.
When working with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, your case may six months or longer, depending on the circumstances. The most efficient and beneficial way to handle discrimination claims is to talk with an employment lawyer, who can guide you through the process and a successful mediation.
The average payout of an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claim is approximately $5700 according to their public statistics. While this may compensate for some of your distress, lost time, and wages, you deserve better for your unfair treatment in the workplace. Working with a lawyer who specializes in unlawful employment discrimination can help you leverage a more substantial claim.
After filing an employment discrimination case, it may cause tension (assuming you are still employed at the time), but reporting workplace discrimination issues should not have an effect on your employment status. Although your employer may be unhappy, it would be considered retaliation to terminate an employee due to a workplace discrimination claim. For additional information about the filing process and what to expect, contact our employment discrimination experts and receive a comprehensive evaluation.

NO WIN, NO FEE
100% RISK-FREE GUARANTEED

We will handle your case on a contingency fee basis, which means, you don’t pay a thing unless we win or settle your case.

We pay all case costs and expenses from start to finish. You pay $0 out of pocket expenses. If your case is unsuccessful for any reason, you owe us nothing, we guarantee it.

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