If you have been a victim of employment discrimination, you know how frustrating it can be. Employment discrimination can have an impact on your mental and physical health, often causing stress, depression, and anxiety.
Unfortunately, despite California’s progressive laws banning employment discrimination, it still occurs frequently. This is where Santa Clarita employment discrimination lawyers can come in.
At King & Siegel LLP, we have seasoned employment discrimination lawyers who have the tools and expertise to deal with even the most complex discrimination cases. Our firm has recovered millions on behalf of our clients, and we can help you get the justice and compensation that you deserve.
So, What Is Employment Discrimination?
Employment discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee unfairly because of their race, sex, religion, age, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation. Discrimination can come in many forms, including:
- Refusing to hire a job applicant because they are in a protected class,
- Paying an employee less because they are in a protected class,
- Providing different or unequal employment opportunities to an employee because of membership in a protected class,
- Harassing an employee based on their protected characteristic, or
- Firing an employee because of their membership in a protected class.
If you have been a victim of one of the above or another form of employment discrimination, you should reach out to an employment discrimination attorney as soon as possible.
Santa Clarita Laws Against Employment Discrimination
There are a number of federal and state laws that protect employees and job applicants from employment discrimination in Santa Clarita. Some of these laws include:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act—prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin;
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)—prohibits discrimination based on disability;
- The Equal Pay Act (EPA)—requires employees to pay women and men the same wages for equal work;
- The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (CFEHA)—prohibits discrimination in California based on race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, marital status, ancestry, disability, or medical condition; and
- The California Labor Code—prohibits employer retaliation after an employee makes a complaint about harassment or discrimination.
Together, these laws prohibit discrimination in the hiring, firing, promotions, pay, training, and benefits of an employee.
Types of Discrimination Cases That We Handle
At King & Siegel LLP, we handle every type of employment discrimination case, including:
- Age discrimination,
- Racial discrimination,
- Pregnancy discrimination,
- Religious discrimination,
- Sexual orientation discrimination,
- Disability discrimination, and
- Gender discrimination.
If you have been a victim of one of the above, we can help you file a legal claim against your employer. In addition, we can help you navigate the legal process, meet important court deadlines, maximize the amount of compensation that you may be able to receive, and protect your legal rights.
If you believe you are being discriminated against in the workplace, King & Siegel LLP welcomes you to call our legal team today at (213) 465-4802 for a free review of your case.
Types of Damages in an Employment Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunity Employment Commission has stated the types of remedies that are available to an employee who makes a discrimination claim. These remedies include damages that fall into two categories: compensatory damages and punitive damages. Some examples of compensatory damages that you may be able to recover include:
- Lost wages,
- Costs of therapy
- Costs of medication,
- Pain and suffering,
- Emotional distress damages, and
- Inconvenience damages.
These damages are intended to compensate the victim for the losses stemming directly from the discrimination. On the other hand, the intention behind punitive damages is to punish the wrong-doer. Punitive damages are less common in employment discrimination cases, but they may still be appropriate when the employer intentionally or maliciously committed an act of discrimination.
The Employment Discrimination Attorneys at King & Siegel LLP Are Here for You
Employment discrimination can have significant impacts on an individual. It can affect someone’s employment opportunities, mental and physical health, and financial stability.
At King & Siegel LLP, we stand up for your right to equal treatment in the workplace. Our Santa Clarita employment discrimination attorneys have an intimate understanding of the relevant anti-discrimination laws, and they are here to help.
We work on a contingency fee basis. This means you don’t have to pay us our legal fees upfront; you only have to pay us if and when we win your case. And, if we don’t win your case, you don’t have to pay us. Further, we offer 100% free, confidential case reviews to all of our potential clients. To schedule a free consultation, you can contact our office online or by phone. King & Siegel represent employees mistreated by their employers, whether it’s discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower retaliation, wrongful termination, or other unfair practices.