Garden Grove Employment Discrimination Lawyer

Get Help from a Garden Grove Employment Discrimination Lawyer Today

At the Law Office of Joseph Richards, P.C., our seasoned Garden Grove employment discrimination lawyers are experienced, trustworthy advocates for clients. You should not have to endure discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sex, age, or disability status. If you or your loved one suffered discrimination in the workplace, skilled legal representation is available. Give us a call at (888) 883-6588 to set up a free consultation with an employment attorney in Southern California.

Federal and State Laws Protect Workers Against Employment Discrimination

Discrimination occurs when a worker is treated less favorably than a similarly qualified co-worker or job applicant because of a legally protected trait. There are state and federal labor laws in place to protect employees against discriminatory treatment by businesses and organizations. Some key statutes that help to protect the rights of workers in Garden Grove, California include:

• Federal Law: We are qualified to handle federal sector employment law claims in Orange County, California. Workers in Garden Grove may be protected against discriminatory practices under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), or another federal statute. A key limitation is that these laws only cover employers with 15 or more workers.
• State Law: The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) fills some of the gaps left by federal law. Not only does the statute offer more comprehensive protection to workers, but it covers all employers that operate in California with at least five or more total employees. An employee in Garden Grove who is not covered under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act may still have a workplace discrimination claim through FEHA.

We Represent Employees in Discrimination Claims in Garden Grove

Going up against an employer can be frightening and intimidating. You are not alone. At Law Office of Joseph Richards, P.C., we are a full-service employee rights firm with a commitment to helping our clients seek justice. Regardless of the nature and circumstances of your case, we are here to help you determine the next steps during a free, confidential initial consultation. Workplace discrimination claims that we handle in Garden Grove include:

• Race Discrimination: Race discrimination occurs when a job applicant or employee is denied a position, denied a promotion, paid less, punished, terminated, or otherwise mistreated because of their racial background. Broadly speaking, race discrimination laws cover discriminatory treatment on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic background. Our Garden Grove race discrimination lawyer advocates for the rights and interests of employees who were subject to unfair and unlawful treatment at their place of work.
• Sex Discrimination: Similar to race discrimination, sex-based discrimination has long been a serious problem in the United States. Southern California is no exception. Sex discrimination laws cover unjust treatment on the basis of sex, gender, and LGBTQ status. It is also important to emphasize that sexual harassment is, by definition, a type of sex-based discrimination. With a passion for justice and strong knowledge of the law, our Garden Grove sex discrimination attorney advocates for the rights of workers.
• Age Discrimination: Employees who are 40 years of age and older are at risk of facing age discrimination in the workplace. An example of age-based discrimination would be a large employer refusing to consider a 55-year-old employee for a promotion because the company wants a “fresh idea” and “energy.” That worker should not be stereotyped based on their age. Our Garden Grove age discrimination attorney is a skilled advocate for clients.
• Disability Discrimination: Our Garden Grove disability discrimination lawyer has the skills and legal knowledge to handle workplace disability discrimination claims under the ADA. The ADA requires covered employers to avoid any discrimination on the basis of disability. Beyond that, the law also puts a proactive duty on covered employers to make a good faith effort to find a reasonable accommodation that will allow a fundamentally qualified disabled worker to accept and excel in the position. A reasonable accommodation is not any one specific thing. Instead, it is an adjustment to the workplace that meets a disabled worker’s needs without putting an undue burden on the employer.

Employees Have a Right to Report Discriminatory Practices in the Workplace

If you believe that your rights were violated under federal law or California law due to discrimination, you should be able to report the matter without any fear of being punished for doing so. Unfortunately, retaliation by employers is a serious problem. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) explains that retaliation is the most common basis cited in federal employment claims. You can take action to hold an employer accountable for unlawful retaliation. Our Garden Grove employment retaliation attorney helps clients get justice. Contact our California employment law team for a free, confidential review of your retaliation case.

How Garden Grove Employment Law Attorney Joseph E. Richards Helps Clients

Employment discrimination claims are complicated. Employers engaged in discrimination may try to conceal the misconduct with pretextual (false) reasoning for their actions. Our founding lawyer Joseph E. Richards helps workers get justice. We take a dynamic approach to these cases. Along with other things, our Garden Grove employment discrimination attorney is prepared to:

• Hear your story and answer legal questions during a free case review.
• Thoroughly investigate our client’s discrimination claim, gathering the evidence.
• Develop a narrowly tailored strategy to help our client achieve the best outcome.

Call Our Garden Grove Employment Discrimination Lawyers Today

At the Law Office of Joseph Richards, P.C., our Garden Grove employment attorneys handle all types of discrimination claims. If you or your family member were subject to discriminatory practices at work, we may be able to help. Call us at (888) 883-6588 to set up a free, no-obligation initial case review. We handle employment discrimination claims in Garden Grove, northern Orange County, and throughout Southern California.