Los Angeles Area Discrimination Lawyers
Overview
Discrimination in the workplace is the practice of favoring certain employees over others on the basis of things like race, ethnicity, religion or sex. When job promotions, pay raises and other job benefits are denied to employees based on anything other than job performance, they may be able to take legal action against their employer. Discrimination in the workplace is a serious violation of employee rights that, sadly, takes place more often than it should.
Contact a Los Angeles Discrimination Lawyer at
877-LAW-SGB1 (529-7421) to schedule a free initial case review.
The law firm of Spray Gould & Bowers LLP handles all matters related to employment discrimination. Below are further descriptions of two types of discrimination that we regularly see.
Racial Discrimination
Race discrimination is defined as treating individuals differently in their employment because of their race, color, or ethnic origin. If this leads to a rejection for employment, firing, or other harm in employment, then the employee may have cause for legal action. For example, it may be discovered that equally qualified employees of a different race are given higher pay or better sales territories.
There are several statutes at both the state and federal levels that an employee harmed by racial discrimination can use to assert their rights against their employer, either in court or before an administrative agency. One of our Los Angeles area discrimination lawyers can help you take the steps necessary to resolve the issue and determine which course of action is appropriate for your specific circumstances.
Sexual Discrimination
Sex or gender discrimination is generally illegal, and can cause compensable damages to employees by denying jobs, equal pay, benefits, promotions, or other things associated with successful employment. By treating employees differently in the workplace specifically because they are physically or biologically a woman or man, an employer demonstrates "sexual" discrimination. Doing the same thing based on behavioral characteristics, such as "masculinity" or "femininity", is "gender" discrimination. Even if there is no direct threat to the employee's job, sexual harassment can also be considered a form of discrimination.
If you believe you have been the victim of employment discrimination, contact Spray Gould & Bowers LLP. By having one of our skilled Los Angeles area discrimination lawyers review your particular circumstances, we can help you preserve a professional atmosphere and assure that your situation is taken seriously. If you have actually suffered damage from racial discrimination, sexual discrimination or any other type of discrimination, it may be appropriate to file a lawsuit. An experienced attorney can help you better understand exactly what action, if any, you may take against your employer.
With over 85 years of experience representing the legal needs of Southern California residents, Spray Gould & Bowers LLP, is prepared to help you fight for justice. Over the years, we have maintained a solid reputation within the community and amongst attorneys and judges throughout Southern California. We are known for our professionalism, integrity and expertise and pride ourselves on keeping clients needs first. Our attorneys work together to help get our clients the best possible results in all situations.
Call 877-LAW-SGB1 (529-7421) to speak with a Los Angeles discrimination lawyer today. Initial consultations are free and confidential.