Newport Beach Workplace Discrimination Lawyer

When you encounter discrimination at your workplace, it can negatively impact your career, mental well-being, and financial security. Laws in California and at the federal level provide protections against workplace discrimination. Speak with a Newport Beach workplace discrimination lawyer as soon as possible if you believe you have been subjected to unfair treatment at work.

The attorneys at California Employment Counsel, APC, are dedicated to fighting for the rights of employees in Orange County. We listen to your story and give you options when you face discrimination at your job based on your race, sex, disability status, or other protected characteristic. Se habla español.

Addressing workplace discrimination early on can make a significant difference if you decide to pursue a workplace discrimination claim against your employer.

Whether you are a worker who is part of Newport Beach’s estimated 86,738 residents or you are an employee who works in Newport Beach but does not live in the city, the dedicated legal team at California Employment Counsel, APC, can help with your case in the following ways:

• Evaluating Your Claim. Before filing a claim for workplace discrimination, you should ensure that you have sufficient evidence to support this assertion, either in an administrative case or in court. Workplace discrimination cases are not simple to prove, and our office can only recommend pursuing a claim after knowing the facts of the case.
• Explaining Your Options. Once we have evaluated your case, we can suggest the most optimal course of action in your situation. This might mean filing a workplace discrimination claim with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), or obtaining a right-to-sue letter from either office to take your claim to an Orange County civil court.
• Gathering Evidence. Our team works in tandem with clients to collect adequate evidence for your workplace discrimination claim. This may include written documentation, such as emails, texts, and reports. We may also advise clients to obtain statements from witnesses to the discrimination, including coworkers and clients, if they are readily available.
• Filing Your Claim. The next step is to file the workplace discrimination claim with the appropriate agency. Our legal team assists you in adequately completing claim paperwork to avoid making mistakes that may cause delays or denials in your case.
• Negotiating With Your Employer. Your employer is given a chance to respond to a workplace discrimination claim, and mediation may be offered to allow them a chance to amend any wrongdoing. We are on your side throughout this process and can negotiate with your employer’s legal team so that you are not at a disadvantage.
• Advocating for You in Court. If negotiation fails, and if your claim is strong, the CRD or EEOC may take your case to court. Our attorneys work to ensure that you are awarded damages and that your employer is held accountable for their actions.

As the third-largest economy in California, Orange County attracts workers from various backgrounds and with different abilities.

Both Title VII of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act make it unlawful for employers to discriminate against a job applicant or worker based on their being part of a protected class. This includes race, sex, disability status, gender identity, religion, and national origin.

Despite these protections, Newport Beach workers may face the following examples of workplace discrimination:

• Unfair treatment regarding pay, opportunities for promotions, and job responsibilities.
• Harassment, including sexual harassment. This can manifest as comments or images, signs, and written text that may disparage a person based on a protected characteristic.
• Accommodation request denials because of a worker’s religion or disability status, or if you are a woman who is breastfeeding, for instance.
• Retaliation for requesting to utilize benefits you are entitled to or for filing a workplace discrimination complaint with your company’s Human Resources department or with a state or federal agency.

Some signs of discrimination at work may be more overt than others. If you are unsure whether an employer’s, client’s, or colleague’s actions constitute discrimination, a Newport Beach workplace discrimination lawyer can help answer your questions.

Job applicants and employees who have been affected by workplace discrimination do not need to suffer in silence. Filing a complaint can help them receive compensation for financial losses incurred due to discrimination.

In 2023 alone, California’s CRD helped workers obtain $116.5 million in compensation based on employment claims filed. California Employment Counsel, APC, takes on your employer’s defense attorney and legal team to get you the financial compensation you deserve.

Compensation is provided to ensure that an affected worker is in the same condition or position he was before the pattern of discrimination commenced. This may entitle a plaintiff to access a job position or back pay for a role they were denied or terminated from due to discrimination.

Employees may also receive compensatory damages for out-of-pocket costs incurred as a result of the discrimination, including time spent job searching and compensation based on the emotional suffering caused to the claimant.

In limited cases, and when the pattern of discriminatory behavior is reckless, malicious, or egregious, punitive damages may be issued to ensure the employer is held accountable. The EEOC sets a cap on both punitive and compensatory damages based on the employer’s size.

Financial compensation is just one potential outcome of a discrimination claim. In many cases, the EEOC and California’s CRD can make these companies implement policy changes to put a stop to systematic discriminatory behavior at their place of business.

Do not hesitate to contact a Newport Beach workplace discrimination lawyer from California Employment Counsel, APC, to discuss discrimination at your workplace. Speaking with an attorney can help clarify your concerns regarding an employment dispute.

We empower our clients to seek fair compensation when they have an actionable claim against their employer. You can rest assured that no stone is left unturned in your workplace discrimination case. Contact us today to learn more.