Riverside Discrimination Attorney

Despite increased awareness, workplace discrimination still occurs. Experiencing discrimination during employment or within the hiring process is disheartening and distressing. Fortunately, in addition to the rights provided under federal law through the Civil Rights Act, California offers strong protections for employees, including protection against workplace discrimination in Riverside and the surrounding communities.

At Sessions and Kimball, we understand the profound impacts of discrimination. Contact us today to speak with a compassionate Riverside employment lawyer who will provide legal guidance and support as a strong ally in your case.

Why Select Sessions & Kimball as Your Employer Discrimination Law Firm?

For decades, Sessions & Kimball has navigated workplace discrimination cases with a history of success that lends a powerful voice to our clients’ claims. Representation by Sessions & Kimball brings the following advantages:

  • The experience, knowledge, and resources of your attorney and entire legal team and staff, who will work tirelessly to advance your case to an outcome that aligns with your goals
  • A team of legal leaders who are well-respected as one of the largest law firms devoted to employment law in California
  • Representation by an attorney with an in-depth understanding of both state and federal protections and a drive to ensure that you receive the protections you deserve and fair compensation for your work-related losses

With Sessions and Kimball, you can expect a free confidential consultation. Then, your experienced discrimination attorney in Orange County works for you at no upfront cost, only getting paid after they’ve secured your compensation.

When Is It Discrimination In Riverside Workplaces?

California is an at-will employment state, allowing both employees and employers to terminate employment at any time.  However, this does not apply to hiring, firing, or structuring a workplace environment in a manner that discriminates against an employee or prospective employee based on their inherent characteristics, which may place them within a protected class. Employer discrimination may be based on:

  • Race
  • Color
  • Ancestry
  • Gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation
  • Disability
  • Age
  • Pregnancy
  • Religion
  • Marital status
  • Language
  • Country of origin
  • Military or veteran status
  • Political affiliation or political activities

All California employers with five or more employees must adhere to the state and federal laws prohibiting employment practices that discriminate based on the above-protected class characteristics.

What Types of Employment Discrimination Occur In Riverside?

Discrimination occurs when an employer treats a person who is a member of a protected class differently than others during the hiring process or during the person’s employment. Examples include the following:

  • Choosing not to hire a member of a protected class based on their characteristics rather than their qualifications
  • Giving preferential treatment to those of a specific race, age, or gender
  • Unlawfully terminating an employee because of their race, gender, age, pregnancy, religion, or other protected characteristics
  • Assigning more or less work to one or more employees of a protected class
  • Denying reasonable accommodations for an employee’s religion, disability, or pregnancy
  • Subjecting employees to racial, sexual, or other forms of harassment in the workplace
  • Retaliation against an employee for a previously filed complaint or whistleblowing
  • Giving falsely negative references to adversely impact an employee’s future employment opportunities

The lawyers at Sessions & Kimball Employee Rights Attorneys are ready to assert your legal right to employment in a workplace environment that is free from all forms of discrimination. If you believe you were wrongfully fired for discrimination at work, reach out to our proven wrongful termination lawyer in Orange County to discuss your legal options.

Contact Sessions & Kimball For Your Riverside Employment Discrimination Case

It’s understandable to feel discouraged if you’ve been the victim of employment discrimination in Riverside or elsewhere in California, where the state adds substantial protections through the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). While no legal process can undo the distress of discrimination, you deserve compensation and accountability from the wrongful employer. Call Sessions & Kimball Orange County employment attorney to discuss your employment discrimination case in Riverside.