Irvine Discrimination Attorney
California employees have a right to equal employment opportunities and fair treatment in the workplace, regardless of their inherent characteristics. Federal laws such as the Civil Rights Act and state employee protections guaranteed under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) provide those protections to California employees.
If you’ve experienced workplace discrimination in Irvine or the surrounding area, you have legal rights and options for recovering your losses. Call our Irvine employment lawyers for a free case review today to learn more about workplace protections and your right to compensation.
Why You Should Select Sessions & Kimball
Despite increased awareness, discrimination in California workplaces is not uncommon. If you’ve faced discrimination by an employer or during the hiring process, Sessions & Kimball offer the following:
- A free consultation and contingency-based payment, so you pay nothing unless and until your lawyer recovers compensation in your case
- A powerful voice at your side through a well-earned reputation for success
- Recognition as one of the top 100 lawyers in California by the American Institute of Legal Advocates and an AV Preeminent rating by Super Lawyers
Your Orange County employment attorney from Sessions & Kimball will navigate the legal process at your side and maximize your chances of a favorable outcome that aligns with your goals.
What Types of Behaviors Are Considered Employment Discrimination In Irvine?
In California, employers with five or more employees may not discriminate against protected classes in their hiring practices, during employment, or in retaliation against an employee who asserted their legal rights in the workplace by reporting illegal or unethical activity (employee whistleblowing). Unfortunately, discrimination occurs when employers treat an employee or prospective employee differently due to the following:
- Race
- Gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation
- Age
- Pregnancy
- Religion
- Country of origin
- Marital status
- Medical condition or disability
- Military or veteran status
Discrimination in California workplaces also sometimes occurs in retaliation for a worker’s request for maternity leave, medical leave, or family care leave. An employer’s failure to make reasonable accommodations for an employee’s disability or pregnancy is also workplace discrimination in California. Call our Irvine wrongful termination lawyer to discuss your case if you were wrongfully fired for discrimination.
What Is a California Workplace Discrimination Claim?
Suffering discrimination in the workplace is disheartening. Even worse, it can have a detrimental impact on your career goals, employment trajectory, and earning ability. Fortunately, you have legal redress through a workplace discrimination claim against your employer.
A successful claim can recover compensation for your economic losses, such as lost income and benefits, and additional compensation for emotional distress and mental anguish. In some cases, a victim of workplace discrimination in Irvine can claim punitive damages against an employer’s egregious discriminatory actions.
How Can an Irvine Discrimination Lawyer Help?
The legal process of filing a claim against an employer or potential employer who engaged in workplace discrimination is complex, requiring substantial evidence and meticulous attention to filing details. A lawyer from Sessions & Kimball will do the following:
- Compile evidence of the violation of your rights under state and/or federal law
- Navigate all filings and paperwork with meticulous attention to detail
- Carefully calculate your economic and non-economic damages to maximize your compensation
- Represent your best interests throughout all legal proceedings and negotiations
Contingency-based payment means your Irvine discrimination attorney assumes all financial risk and only gets paid after recovering the compensation for you that you deserve.
Contact Sessions & Kimball Today to Learn More About Your Employment Rights In California
You don’t have to endure discrimination in Irvine workplaces or face a challenging legal process alone. Instead, reach out to Sessions & Kimball and let your attorney and legal team put their years of experience, knowledge, and resources behind your case.