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Wrongful Termination

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Jury Verdict in Los Angeles County Superior Court for a $15/hr employee fired only because she was a pregnant Mexican woman who needed a handful of days off to give birth to her baby. Click here to learn more about this case.

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Construction Accident

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Hospital Employee Fired

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$4,000,000 Arbitration win for a sales associate at a major retail chain for workplace sexual assault. Click here to learn more about this case.

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Bakersfield Workplace Discrimination Lawyer

Everybody in the workplace should receive the same or similar treatment, regardless of what they look like or believe. Unfortunately, discrimination still exists in many workplaces. If you believe you experienced discrimination at your job, you need help from an experienced employment attorney.

Our Bakersfield workplace discrimination lawyer might be able to help you receive compensation for how you were mistreated. After reviewing the circumstances of what happened to you, our legal team could help you determine if filing a lawsuit is a viable course of action for you.

Client Success: $1,900,000 Settlement for Employee Discriminated Against Based on Disability

Understanding Employment Discrimination

Employment discrimination occurs when someone experiences unfair treatment based on something other than their work performance. Some of the most common examples of discrimination at worksites include:

Giving preferential treatment to certain candidates about an upcoming opportunity, such as a promotion or pay raise
Making hiring decisions based on reasons unrelated to job qualifications, such as when a company wants to only hire workers that have a specific look to promote a certain image
Paying certain workers lower wages for performing the same job in the same position
Not letting everyone use the company facilities, such as an office gym
Assigning duties that would be considered unfavorable to certain people, often in the hopes that the people would quit their jobs
Showing preferential treatment to some candidates during layoffs, such as saving younger workers from termination while firing older workers
Not allowing certain people to take their requested leave time or days off
Not providing equal training opportunities to all employees, because without necessary training, some workers do not get the chance to learn their position are set up to fail.
Wrongful termination or dismissal without valid grounds for illegal reasons
Harassment that leads to a hostile working environment

Our seasoned legal team in Bakersfield has successfully helped people facing different types of employment discrimination. We understand the emotional pain workplace discrimination can cause and could work tirelessly to help people get justice.

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AT LNN, WE HANDLE THE FOLLOWING KINDS OF EMPLOYMENT LAW CLAIMS

Class Action

Disability & Medical Conditions

Discrimination

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Harassment

Leave Of Absence

Sexual Harassment

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Wage & Hour Disputes

Whistleblower

Wrongful Termination

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Categories of Discrimination Seen in the Workplace

Both federal and state laws prohibit discrimination at work. Employees or intended workers can face discrimination if they fall into several different categories.

Racial Discrimination

Racial discrimination includes unfair treatment based on someone’s race, national origin, skin color, or ethnicity. For instance, if an employer decides not to hire a qualified candidate because of their race, that employer could potentially be liable for workplace discrimination.

Sex Discrimination

Sex discrimination occurs when someone faces harassment or unfair treatment based on their gender identity or sexual orientation. If an employer refuses to promote an individual because they are a woman and promotes a lesser qualified man instead, the employer is showing sex discrimination.

Pregnancy discrimination can also be a form of workplace discrimination. If an employer refuses to hire or promote someone because they are pregnant, the applicant or employee might have grounds to file a lawsuit.

Disability Discrimination

Employers are supposed to accommodate workers with disabilities that interfere with their job duties. Failure to make reasonable accommodations could constitute discrimination.

Age Discrimination

Employers cannot make hiring, promotion, or termination decisions because of someone’s age. People over age 40 are in a protected class.

Religious Discrimination

Employers cannot refuse to accommodate a worker’s reasonable requests for religious observances.

Our diligent legal team in Bakersfield could skillfully examine the facts of a workplace discrimination case and build a solid claim.

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More on Employment Law

Why Should I Hire an Employment Lawyer?

Employment issues can often be difficult to come across, especially if there are serious obstacles to overcome such as harassment or discrimination. Fortunately, there are laws that are there to help protect employees in the workplace. It is important that you hire an attorney to help you better understand your rights and your remedies if you have been the victim of a workplace dispute.

Know the Law & What is Illegal

Some individuals fail to take action against employers simply because they don’t know they’re a victim of a volatile workplace or that they have legal options. By speaking with a lawyer and discussing your situation, you can better understand what actions are illegal, what you can do to seek justice, and who is responsible. Then you can understand what you may be entitled to and what else can be done to help get you the compensation you deserve.

Protection From the Defense

Keep in mind, your employer or whoever is responsible for the workplace harassment or discrimination will most likely have a strong legal team looking out for their best interests. This means you also need strong legal counsel. A lawyer will be there to present the necessary evidence and help you navigate the legal system without concern. An attorney can help you fill out the proper paperwork, meet deadlines, and work towards a favorable resolution. Our Los Angeles employee rights attorneys at LNN are committed to the rights of employees who have been the victim of workplace discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and more.

Featured Areas of Practice

Our Los Angeles employment law attorneys have over a decade of experience helping protect employee rights in California. We believe that companies must be held accountable for violating state or federal laws designed to protect employees from wrongdoing. At LNN, we handle the following kinds of employment law claims:

Class Actions
Harassment
Wage & Hour Disputes
Discrimination
Sexual Harassment
Wrongful Termination

If you believe that you were mistreated or abused at work, you might be entitled to compensation. It is important to discuss your case with a Los Angeles employment law attorney as early as possible in order to achieve the best possible outcome in your case.

Why Hire a Los Angeles Employment Law Attorney

A Los Angeles employment law attorney can help you get compensation if you were mistreated, harassed, or discriminated against at work. Without the help of an attorney, you may not get the recovery you deserve, despite the fact that your company violated state or federal law. Employment law is complicated and follows strict legal procedures. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in your claim being denied or dismissed. An attorney can help ensure that you meet all statutory requirements and file the appropriate legal documents. It is important to note that you only have a limited amount of time to file, so the earlier you consult an attorney, the more likely your case will be heard.

When to Hire an Attorney

It is never too early to consult with an attorney, but it can be too late. The earlier in the process you retain legal representation, the better. Filing a claim beyond the statute of limitations may result in your case being dismissed or may bar your right to recovery.

How We Can Help

When employees are discriminated against, harassed, or mistreated, they deserve an advocate. They deserve someone who will fight to protect their rights and hold wrongdoers accountable. At LNN, our Los Angeles employment law attorneys aggressively defend the rights of workers, never resting until justice is served. Companies big and small often take advantage of employees, failing to pay them sufficient wages or creating an unsafe, hostile work environment. We believe that workers deserve better. Our firm is dedicated to helping those that have suffered at the hands of their employers.

Proven Results for Our Clients

We believe that employees deserve to be treated fairly; anything less is unacceptable and unlawful. When there has been a violation of state or federal law, our Los Angeles employment law attorneys do not give up. We have obtained multiple seven-figure settlements and verdicts on behalf of our clients, including a $10 million jury verdict for a victim of workplace sexual harassment. If your employer has engaged in any form of harassment, discrimination, or abuse, you should not wait. Get the legal help you need now.

Talk to a Bakersfield Workplace Discrimination Attorney

Earning promotions, raises, and other accolades at work should be based only on the quality of your work and not on what you look like or believe. If you suspect you have been unfairly treated at work, contact our firm today to schedule a meeting with a Bakersfield workplace discrimination lawyer.

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