Brentwood Discrimination Attorney

Protecting Workers from Discrimination

Discrimination in the workplace is illegal. If you have been the victim of workplace discrimination, you have the right to take legal action against your employer. At Kraeber Law Office, we are dedicated to helping employees who have been discriminated against. We understand the stress and anxiety that can come with being the victim of workplace discrimination, and we are here to help you fight for justice.

Call us today at (925) 319-5791 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our Brentwood discrimination lawyer.

What Is Employment Discrimination?

Employment discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant unfavorably because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), or disability. It is also illegal to discriminate against an employee or job applicant because they have complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit.

Employment discrimination can take many forms, including:

• Refusing to hire an applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information
• Refusing to promote an employee because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information
• Demoting an employee because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information
• Terminating an employee because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information
• Harassing an employee because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information
• Retaliating against an employee for filing a discrimination complaint or participating in a discrimination investigation

What Are the Different Types of Employment Discrimination?

There are several different types of employment discrimination, including:

• Age Discrimination: It is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees who are 40 years of age or older because of their age.
• Disability Discrimination: It is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees with disabilities. Employers must provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship.
• National Origin Discrimination: It is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees because of their national origin. This includes discrimination based on an employee’s accent, ethnicity, or because they are married to or associated with someone of a certain national origin.
• Pregnancy Discrimination: It is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees because of their pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Employers are required to treat pregnant employees the same as other employees who are similar in their ability or inability to work.
• Race/Color Discrimination: It is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees because of their race or color. This includes discrimination based on an employee’s skin color, hair, or other physical characteristics associated with race.
• Religious Discrimination: It is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees because of their religion. Employers must reasonably accommodate an employee’s religious beliefs or practices, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship.
• Gender Discrimination: It is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees because of their gender.  Employers are also required to treat employees the same, regardless of their gender, with respect to all aspects of employment, including pay, job assignments, promotions, and benefits.
• Sexual Orientation Discrimination: It is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees because of their sexual orientation. This includes discrimination based on an employee’s actual or perceived sexual orientation, including being gay, lesbian, bisexual, or heterosexual.

What Are the Employer’s Responsibilities in Preventing Discrimination at Work?

Employers have a legal obligation to prevent discrimination in the workplace. This includes taking steps to prevent discrimination, as well as taking steps to address and correct any discrimination that does occur.

Employers can prevent discrimination by:

• Creating and enforcing a written anti-discrimination policy
• Providing anti-discrimination training to employees
• Investigating all complaints of discrimination
• Taking appropriate action to address and correct any discrimination that is discovered

Employers can address and correct discrimination by:

• Disciplining employees who engage in discrimination
• Providing reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities, who are pregnant, or have a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth
• Providing reasonable accommodations to employees who have religious beliefs or practices
• Ensuring that employees are not subjected to harassment
• Ensuring that employees are not subjected to retaliation for filing a discrimination complaint or participating in a discrimination investigation

How Can a Discrimination Lawyer Help Me?

If you have been the victim of workplace discrimination, you may be entitled to compensation. An experienced employment discrimination attorney can help you understand your rights and options, as well as help you take legal action against your employer.

A discrimination lawyer can help you by:

• Investigating your claim
• Gathering evidence to support your claim
• Calculating the value of your claim
• Filing a claim
• Negotiating a settlement with your employer
• Representing you in court, if necessary

Schedule a Consultation with Our California Employment Discrimination Lawyer

If you have been the victim of workplace discrimination, you have the right to take legal action against your employer. At Kraeber Law Office, we are committed to helping employees who have been discriminated against in the workplace. We will fight tirelessly to protect your rights and help you get the compensation that you deserve.

Call us at (925) 319-5791 or contact us online today.