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WORKPLACE & EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION LAWYER IN LOS ANGELES

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You’ve noticed that you aren’t receiving the same treatment as your coworkers. Perhaps it’s because you’re the oldest one at work, or because of your race, disability or gender. Regardless of the reason, you feel uncomfortable and helpless in the face of workplace discrimination.

Fortunately, California law prohibits workplace discrimination—or unequal treatment based on an employee’s personal characteristics. Therefore, if you feel that you are a victim of workplace discrimination, it is in your best interest to contact a discrimination lawyer in Los Angeles at Fidelity Law. An attorney for unfair treatment at work can outline all of your rights and options based on your situation.

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National Origin Discrimination Rights Under Federal Law

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employees are protected from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. National origin discrimination is defined by the U.S. Department of Labor as “treating applicants for employment or employees of DOL unfavorably because of their actual or perceived place of birth, country of origin, ancestry, native language, accent, or because they are perceived as looking or sounding ‘foreign.’” The definition can be broader than this depending on this situation. Read more at the Department of Labor.
The law applies to all aspects of employment, including:

  • hiring
  • firing/laying off
  • pay
  • assignments
  • promotions
  • training
  • Benefits
  • conditions of employment

Prohibited Workplace Discrimination

The Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA) (Cal. Gov’t Code § 12940) prohibits employers from discriminating against you because of your :

  • Race and color
  • Religious creed
  • Ancestry and national origin
  • Physical disability
  • Mental disability
  • Medical condition
  • Genetic information
  • sex
  • Pregnancy
  • Gender, gender identity, and gender expression
  • Age (over 40)
  • Sexual orientation
  • Military and veteran status

If you have been discriminated against based on any of the above, it’s time to consider working with a workplace discrimination lawyer.

Proving Discrimination

To prove discrimination, you must show that you were subjected to an adverse employment action that materially affects the conditions and terms of your employment. An adverse employment action could be a loss in pay, loss of a promotion, a less desirable transfer, a more burdensome work schedule or termination. A discrimination lawyer Los Angeles can provide employees who face this type of discrimination with the legal representation and service they need.

Protect Your Rights with Legal Guidance

If you believe that you have been unfairly treated in the workplace due to any of the protected characteristics mentioned above, a Los Angeles discrimination lawyer at Fidelity Law can help. With our extensive experience litigating workplace discrimination cases, we can prove your case with both direct and circumstantial evidence. Examples of direct evidence that your workplace discrimination lawyer could use include discriminatory statements that your supervisor made about you. Circumstantial evidence may consist of your employer replacing you shortly after you notify it that you are pregnant despite having a good work record. We stand out among employment Los Angeles discrimination lawyers in that we do whatever amount of work it takes to give achieve your desired outcome. An attorney for unfair treatment at work can assess your situation and determine your potential claims. Call us today to learn your legal rights and set up a free consultation with a California workplace discrimination lawyer.