It is well-documented that African Americans face a disproportionate amount of discrimination in the workplace, even before they get a job. Whether you have a successful interview, but a less qualified candidate was chosen instead, or you are facing unfair treatment at work, the San Francisco racial discrimination attorney from the Armstrong Law Firm is here to help you protect your rights to fair and legal treatment from employers.
Why Choose Us at The Armstrong Law Firm
You are likely inundated with employment lawyers in your search for help with your discrimination case. This can make it difficult to decide who may be the best fit. There are several benefits to working with The Armstrong Law Firm, including:
- We focus on employment law and discrimination cases
- We have an established track record of favorable case outcomes for our clients
- We prioritize the individual needs of each client. We do not believe that a cookie-cutter approach is effective or what you deserve
- We believe in clear communication, from preparing you for the intake process to helping you make an informed decision on accepting a settlement offer.
We want our clients to feel secure in their decisions, which is why we offer free case consultations to prospective clients, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and address concerns.
What Constitutes as African-American Discrimination in the Workplace?
African-American race discrimination in the workplace is any form of negative employment action or treatment due to being identified as African-American and can happen at any stage of an employment or potential employment relationship.
African-American discrimination in the interview process may look like missing out on an interview that was given to an equally qualified non-black counterpart. It may also look like a lower pay offer compared to a non POC with equal experience.
In the employment relationship, race-based discrimination may look like being passed up for training and promotional opportunities, or being assigned specific roles or areas based on your skin color.
California is an at-will employment state, which means they can terminate your employment for any legal reason. However, adverse employment action that is related to your race in any way is illegal and likely considered racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
Do I Have a Racial Discrimination Claim?
If you have reason to believe that negative employment actions, missing out on a job, or missing out on a promotion were related to your race, you likely have grounds for a racial discrimination claim. You may benefit from documenting the events in question, including dates and a summary of what happened for your own records.
The Facts Don’t Lie: Hiring Discrimination Still Exists
In a recent meta-analysis tracking the prevalence of microaggressions and discrimination in the workplace, researchers identified that these still occur 73.6% and 18.8% of the time, respectively. While microaggressions themselves may not be illegal, we know they can play a significant role in creating a hostile workplace environment, and leadership’s failure to address these types of comments can support the type of work culture that allows more overt discrimination.
We know this happens, and we are here to help.
How Long Do You Have To File a Racial Discrimination Claim in California?
Depending on how you want to file your claim or complaint, you may have different time constraints on filing. To file a claim with the EEOC, you may have as few as 180 days to file your complaint.
However, if you are pursuing a claim through the Civil Rights Department of California, you may have up to 3 years, and you often have 1 year after they send your right to sue letter.
You Don’t Have To Put Up With It
No one should have to deal with racial discrimination, and employers should not be allowed to get away with it. If you have faced this kind of treatment, contact The Armstrong Law Firm today to schedule a case consultation and learn more about your options.