Types of Discrimination, Retaliation and Harassment
Northern California Employment Discrimination Law Attorneys
The attorneys at Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer represent employees who have suffered discrimination in the workplace. Our Oakland employment discrimination law attorneys help people throughout northern California and beyond.
If you suspect you were fired, demoted, passed over due to unlawful discrimination, contact our law firm. Our San Leandro and Berkeley workplace discrimination lawyers are ready to help you understand the types of discrimination and your options.
Age Discrimination, Retaliation and Harassment
Age discrimination in California is prohibited under both federal and state law. These laws protect employees over 40 from being denied a job, promotion or from wrongful termination based on their age.
If you feel that you were forced out of your job or replaced at work because you were "too old," our Oakland employment discrimination law attorneys can help you bring a case against your employer.
Racial Discrimination, Retaliation and Harassment
Do you feel you have been treated different from your coworkers due to your race or national origin? The Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from being unfairly discriminated against due to their race or country of origin. Whether you are from Latin America, Mexico, Africa or the Middle East, you have a right to be treated like any other employee.
It can be difficult to know if you were passed over for a job because of your race. However, if you suspect this is the case, the skilled attorneys at our firm can evaluate your claim, investigate your case and help you fight for the compensation you deserve for the harm done to you.
Gender Discrimination, Retaliation and Harassment
There is still a glass ceiling in many business and women are often passed over for promotions or positions because of their sex. Discriminating against an employee because of his or her gender is unlawful.
If you have been denied a promotion or sexually harassed, we can assist you. Our Oakland employment discrimination law attorneys have extensive experience helping clients bring harassment, discrimination and family/medical leave claims against employers or co-workers.
Religious Discrimination, Retaliation and Harassment
Employers are prohibited from discriminating against an employee because of his or her religion. Your employer must also make reasonable accommodations for you to practice your religion, so long as it doesn't place an undue hardship on the business. This could include scheduling to allow you to participate in a religious activity or allowing you to wear religious garments.
Our Oakland employment discrimination attorneys help clients who feel they are being treated differently at work because of their religion. Whether you were passed over for a promotion or have been harassed, we can help protect you and other victims by bringing a suit for discrimination against your employer.
Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Retaliation and Harassment
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against an employee due to his or her sexual orientation. Whether you are homosexual, bisexual or transgender, you have a right to a workplace free of discrimination or harassment.
Even if your employer believes you are homosexual and you are in fact heterosexual, you may have a claim against your employer. Our Oakland employment discrimination law attorneys can help you develop a case against your employer for the harm caused to you at work, whether you were denied a job, lost a promotion or treated differently from your coworkers.
Contact Our Bay Area Employment Attorneys
Regardless of the type of discrimination you suffered, attorneys at our firm are ready to help you. Contact our Bay Area employment lawyers to discuss your case.