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Unfair treatment and discrimination in the workplace can take a toll on both your livelihood and your confidence. Making a workplace discrimination complaint can feel overwhelming, regardless of whether you are still working or have been wrongfully terminated. If you were a victim of workplace discrimination, lawyers on the Employment Litigation team at Altair can be a compassionate source of information in understanding whether you have legal claims, and if so, how to move forward.
An experienced employment attorney from Altair Law can talk with you about what you experienced, explain your rights under state and federal law, and work with you to decide whether litigation is necessary, or whether resolution before litigation might be possible. Contact our firm today to schedule your consultation.
State law sets a strong standard for workplace fairness. The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), under California Government Code § 12940, protects workers from discrimination based on protected traits, including race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decisionmaking, or veteran or military status. . Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act also protect employees under federal law. If you work in San Francisco, San Francisco’s own ordinances strengthen some of your rights further.
If your employer has taken adverse action against you because of your membership in a protected class, you may have a discrimination claim. Examples of adverse action could be things like a termination, demotion, or reduction in pay, but also include anything adversely affecting the “terms and conditions” of your employment, like reducing hours, or unfairly disciplining or punishing you. Similarly, if you believe you are being paid less based on your membership in a protected class, that could give rise to a different type of discrimination claim, one centered on pay equity.
Every case and every employer is different. However, when you contact Altair, a San Francisco attorney from our employment team will review your discrimination matter and look closely at the facts to identify which legal theories, if any, apply to your potential discrimination case. They may review employment records, pay data, written policies, and communications such as emails between you and your employer, to determine whether an employer’s actions align with the law.
Your legal team will also evaluate your potential damages, which in discrimination cases can include compensation for emotional harm, as well as monetary losses, for things like lost salary, bonuses, commissions, stock options, RSUs, carried interest, unpaid benefits, and more.
Attorneys at Altair can help you understand what counts as workplace discrimination and advise on how to respond to it. After evaluating the available evidence and potential damages, our team can explain the possible next steps you can take to pursue justice. These may include mediation with your employer, settlement negotiations, or pursuing a civil lawsuit either in court or arbitration. Our goal is to advocate for you at every stage of the process, to ensure you are well-informed about your rights, and to secure compensation for the full range of monetary and non-monetary harm you have suffered.
If you have been wrongfully terminated or the terms and conditions of your job have worsened, and you believe the changes could be due to your membership in a protected class, contacting an attorney from Altair Law quickly is critical.
Work With a San Francisco Attorney for Help With Your Employment Discrimination Claim
If you are unsure about your rights or the strength of your potential claim, an attorney from Altair Law can help you understand which laws apply to your case, how deadlines work, and what documentation to collect before taking action.
Our dedicated litigation team represents individuals throughout the Bay Area facing workplace discrimination. A San Francisco employment discrimination lawyer can help you decide how to move forward and regain control. Contact us today to schedule a confidential review and discuss your options with an attorney who understands employment law and can be a fierce advocate on your behalf.
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