Racial Discrimination

Fighting for Victims of Racial Discrimination

Racial discrimination in hiring, promotion, and termination is against Federal and California law. Yet it still happens all the time.

If you think you have been the victim of racial discrimination or racial harassment in the workplace, you do not have to take it lying down. The Armstrong Law Firm may be able to obtain compensation and justice for the wrongs you have suffered.

At the Armstrong Law Firm, we are passionate about the law and using it to help victims of racial discrimination, racial and religious harassment, gender discrimination, and other wrongful behavior in the workplace. For us, unlawful discrimination against one person is a violation of everyone's rights. We stand up for these victims and use our knowledge and experience to obtain justice through the legal system.

Your Rights under Federal and California Law

California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Federal laws under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit employers from discriminating against certain protected classes such as racial or ethnic groups. Prohibited behavior includes:

• Treating them differently than other groups
• Holding them to a higher standard
• Adopting policies which have a disparate impact on those groups

The prohibited behavior you experience may include racial slurs, workplace harassment, or expressions of racial prejudice, verbal abuse. Or it may be more subtle, such as reassignment to a difficult or unpleasant work task or poor job reviews despite adequate performance.

Our attorneys can inform you of your rights, opportunities for obtaining compensation, and the legal process required to get justice for you.

Deadlines for Filing Discrimination Claims

The first step in obtaining justice is the filing of a claim with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Be advised that there are strict time deadlines for these claims, so talk with a lawyer regarding these issues as soon as possible.

If these administrative remedies fail, you have the option of legal action in the courts to obtain justice and compensation.

If you have been the victim of racial discrimination or a hostile work environment, it is up to you to act. Unless you take action, this illegal behavior will continue to occur.

For a consultation with an attorney at the Armstrong Law Firm, call 415-928-1293, or contact us online.