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Los Angeles Discrimination & Harassment Lawyer

Despite the enactment of statutes to protect employees and efforts to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the work environment, data compiled by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) reveals that far too many workers experience unlawful treatment. Every year, the DFEH receives around 19,000 complaints every year alleging violations of employment laws. Plus, these figures are on the rise with a steady increase of filings over the last five years.

At the Obagi Law Group, P.C., our lawyers are committed to seeking justice for employees who suffer hardship due to workplace discrimination and harassment. You may have legal remedies for addressing such misconduct, including the right to recover compensation for your losses. Please contact our office to set up a consultation with a Los Angeles discrimination & harassment lawyer right away. You might also benefit by reviewing some information about the relevant concepts.

Overview of California Discrimination and Harassment Laws

You might already know that federal civil rights laws safeguard employees; however, California statutes and regulations generally feature more extensive protections and more legal options for aggrieved workers. You may have a claim related to:

Discrimination: It is illegal for an employer to treat a worker differently or engage in adverse action based upon a protected characteristic, such as:

  • Race;
  • Sex;
  • National origin;
  • Religion;
  • Color;
  • Gender identity and expression;
  • Disability; and,
  • Many other traits.

Harassment: Though most commonly associated with sexual misconduct, harassment is actionable any time it creates a hostile work environment and was motivated by discrimination of a legally protected characteristic. Sexual harassment may also be quid pro quo in nature, such as where an employee makes promises to another worker in exchange for sexual favors.

Discrimination and Harassment for Protected Activities: Companies are also prohibited from misconduct related to an employee’s participation in lawful conduct. Examples include:

  • Reporting harassment or discrimination;
  • Filing a workers’ compensation claim; and,
  • Disclosing the employer’s violations of law, familiarly known as whistleblowing.

Employees Have Rights Regarding Workplace Misconduct

If you experienced discrimination or harassment at work, you have the option of filing a complaint with DFEH. This administrative agency will launch an investigation and attempt to resolve your claim through an out-of-court settlement. You can also request that DFEH issue a “Right-to-Sue,” in which you would file a lawsuit directly in court.

Our attorneys at the Obagi Law Group, P.C. will advocate on your behalf through either process, helping you obtain all forms of relief available in your case. For example, you may qualify to:

  • Recover back pay, lost wages, advance pay, and future earnings;
  • Seek hiring, reinstatement, or a promotion;
  • Obtain damages for emotional distress; and,
  • Cover out-of-pocket costs and attorneys’ fees;

Contact a Los Angeles Discrimination & Harassment Lawyer for More Information 

For more information on employee rights related to mistreatment in the workplace, please contact the Obagi Law Group, P.C. at 424-284-2401 to learn about your legal options. We can set up a consultation to review your situation and explain how California discrimination and harassment laws work.