Los Angeles Race Discrimination Lawyer

Los Angeles Race Discrimination Attorney

Racial discrimination in the workplace persists, more than 50 years after passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. As a victim of discrimination on the basis of race, you have rights. You can seek justice and compensation for your losses and suffering with the help of a Los Angeles race discrimination lawyer.

At the Law Offices of Reisner & King LLP, we help victims of race discrimination reclaim their dignity. We work tirelessly to obtain compensation and justice for people who have suffered discrimination on account of their race, ethnicity or place of national origin.

If you have suffered racial discrimination or harassment in the workplace, call us at 818-981-0901. In a free consultation, one of our attorneys can review your situation and explain your legal options.

Compensation in a racial discrimination case can include lost past and future wages, benefits, and attorney fees, as well as noneconomic losses such as emotional suffering. In some cases, punitive damages may be awarded.

Race Discrimination In Hiring, Promotion And Termination

You may have been unfairly screened during the hiring process because of your race and denied a job. You may have been denied opportunities for advancement because of the color of your skin. A supervisor may have given you the dirtiest job in the plant, hoping that you would quit.

These are forms of illegal race discrimination. But it’s not enough merely to claim you were discriminated against because of your race. That must be proven by collecting and presenting evidence to the court or in administrative venues.

At Reisner & King, our lawyers have the experience, knowledge and resources to build strong cases for our clients. If we believe that your case has merit, we will work diligently to build a strong and successful case for you.

The march toward justice starts with the first step. Get legal help today.

Harassment And Hostile Work Environments

Some people are the targets of racially tinged taunts, discriminatory comments, vicious practical jokes and harassment. If you suffer from these types of behaviors, you should file a complaint with your Human Resources department. Make sure that your efforts to complain are well documented in writing, and that you keep a copy of your complaints and escalations, and proof that you submitted these complaints to your employer. If management fails to intervene and the behavior continues, you may have a racial discrimination claim. Reisner & King can represent you, seeking compensation and justice.

Why Do I Need an Attorney?

Racial discrimination claims can be difficult to prove, and some employers directly retaliate against individuals who attempt to file them. California has retaliation laws that attempt to prevent employees from negative consequences if they file a complaint against their employer, but some organizations still attempt to silence their employees. An attorney can inform you of your rights beforehand to make sure you are within anti-retaliation laws.

An attorney can also be helpful when considering which complaint to file and what to include in your complaint. Generally, the more evidence your claim has, the higher the likelihood that it will move forward in the legal system. A Los Angeles race discrimination lawyer can inform you of what evidence you need to collect and include in your complaint for the CRD to make a valid judgment.

Who Do I File My Claim Against?

There are certain rules regarding which employers are allowed to have complaints filed against them for racial discrimination. Generally, an employer must have at least five employees at once to be eligible for a Civil Rights Department complaint. There are also other exceptions for religious organizations and nonprofits.

In most cases, the employer is the one liable for damages due to workplace discrimination, but it is still possible for an employee’s supervisor or coworkers to be personally implicated if they personally harassed or inflicted damage on the employee.

Free Consultation — Contact Our Firm

To schedule a free consultation, call Reisner & King at 818-981-0901 or submit an inquiry form. We represent employees throughout the Los Angeles area and the State of California.

FAQs

Q: What Can I Do if I Feel I Am Being Racially Discriminated Against at Work?

A: If you feel like you are being racially discriminated against at work, you have options. California has a way for employees to file complaints against their employers for discrimination if it is against the employee’s membership of a protected class (like a racial or ethnic identity). The Civil Rights Department reviews workplace and discrimination complaints and offers ways to mediate the dispute, as well as file a complaint on the employee’s behalf.

Q: What Are the Two Things Needed to Prove Racial Discrimination?

A: In order to prove racial discrimination in the workplace, an individual must prove that an employer took some kind of negative action against them solely due to their affiliation with a protected class and that it caused them some type of harm. Both are typically needed in a racial discrimination case. In order to prove these claims, things like emails and other records can prove an employer’s intentions.

Q: What Are Some Examples of Workplace Racial Discrimination?

A: One example of workplace racial discrimination is requiring individuals to wear their hair in a certain way, which negatively affects members of certain racial groups. Racial discrimination is not always clear and can even occur when employers do not intend for the discrimination to happen. It also includes negative actions like firing, demoting, or refusing to promote someone solely because of their race, national origin, or ethnicity.

Q: What Is Disparate Impact Discrimination in Workplace Racial Discrimination Cases?

A: Disparate impact discrimination in workplace racial discrimination cases occurs when an act does not affect one employee but a specific group because of their race. This can happen if an employer enacts certain policies or requires actions of its workers that more negatively affect members of a certain racial group, whether the consequences are intended or not.

Standing Up for Employees

Filing complaints and cases against your employer through the legal system can be overwhelming. There are also strict timelines and dates that must be followed for the case to remain active. For guidance on how to handle your racial discrimination claim, schedule a consultation with the Law Offices of Reisner & King LLP today.