California Discrimination & Harassment Attorneys
Race, gender, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation — discrimination and harassment have no place in the workplace. Our Pasadena employment attorneys hold employers accountable and recover compensation for the harm you've endured.
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When Treatment Crosses the Line
California's FEHA protects a broad range of characteristics. If any of the following describes your situation, you may have a strong claim.
Passed over for promotion because of race, gender, age, or disability
Subjected to slurs, offensive jokes, or unwelcome touching based on a protected characteristic
Paid less than coworkers in the same role due to your gender, race, or other protected status
Denied reasonable accommodation for a disability or medical condition
Demoted, disciplined, or isolated after announcing a pregnancy
Forced to quit because harassment or hostility made work unbearable
Retaliated against for reporting discrimination or harassment internally
Treated differently after revealing your sexual orientation or gender identity
Compensation
Back pay, front pay, lost bonuses, health insurance, retirement contributions, and career advancement losses.
Compensation for anxiety, depression, humiliation, and the lasting emotional toll of discrimination or harassment.
When an employer acts with malice, oppression, or reckless indifference, courts can award damages to punish and deter.
Under FEHA, prevailing employees can recover attorney's fees and litigation costs from the employer.
How We Work
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Tell us what happened. We listen, ask the right questions, and tell you where you stand — at no cost.
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We gather evidence, evaluate damages, and build a clear legal theory tailored to your goals.
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Many cases resolve through firm negotiation. When they don't, we're ready for court.
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We pursue maximum compensation: lost wages, benefits, emotional distress, and attorney's fees.
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Frequently Asked
Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), it is illegal for an employer to treat you differently based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age (40+), disability, medical condition, or genetic information. This includes hiring, firing, pay, promotions, training, and other terms of employment.
A hostile work environment exists when harassment based on a protected characteristic is so severe or pervasive that it alters the conditions of employment and creates an abusive atmosphere. Isolated incidents usually aren't enough, but a pattern of slurs, threats, intimidation, or offensive conduct can support a strong claim.
Damages can include lost past and future wages, lost benefits, emotional distress, and punitive damages when the employer acted with malice or reckless indifference. Under FEHA, prevailing employees can also recover attorney's fees and litigation costs. Value depends on salary, duration of harm, evidence strength, and employer conduct.
FEHA claims must be filed with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) within 3 years of the discriminatory act. Federal Title VII claims must be filed with the EEOC within 300 days. Some exceptions apply for continuing violations. Act quickly — evidence fades and witnesses move on.
No. We handle discrimination and harassment cases on a contingency basis — you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. The initial consultation is free and completely confidential.
If working conditions were so intolerable that a reasonable person would feel compelled to resign, you may have a constructive discharge claim — treated the same as a termination under the law. Document the conditions, report them internally if safe, and speak with an attorney before resigning if possible.
A free, confidential conversation with one of our attorneys is the fastest way to find out what your case is worth and what to do next.
