Bakersfield Race Discrimination Lawyer

As a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States, you have protections under both federal and state law from being harassed, discriminated against, or denied opportunities at work specifically because of your racial identity. Unfortunately, despite the fact that these protections have been enforceable for decades, there are still far too many examples of racism in virtually every industry.

If you have experienced any form of mistreatment in the course of your employment because of your race, one of our employment attorneys from LNN Law Trial Lawyers could help you pursue legal action. From the beginning to the end of your legal proceedings, our Bakersfield race discrimination lawyer could work tenaciously to ensure you are treated fairly. We could fight to make sure you are sufficiently reimbursed for harm you have sustained from a current or former employer’s unlawful actions.

What Protections Do Employees Have Against Racism?

Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act, which has been in effect since 1964, prohibits all forms of employment discrimination at companies with 15 or more employees based on—among other things—an employee’s race, ethnicity, color, or country of origin. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act extends broadly similar protections to employees of companies that have five or more total employees.

Unlawful racial discrimination can take various forms, including but not strictly limited to:

• Refusal to interview or hire a job applicant specifically due to their racial identity
• Compensating an employee of a certain race at a lower rate than other employees or offering them fewer employment benefits
• Demoting, laying off, or firing an employee based on race
• Denying promotions and internal opportunities based on race
• Engaging in any form of race-based harassment, bullying, or other offensive behavior to a degree that creates a hostile working environment

During an initial consultation, one of our Bakersfield attorneys could discuss the circumstances of the racism you experienced and offer guidance about whether you might have grounds for a lawsuit.

Building a Strong Lawsuit Over Race-Based Discrimination

If you have experienced racial discrimination in your Bakersfield workplace, a lawyer could help you initiate a formal legal complaint process by filing a report with the California Civil Rights Department or the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Either organization has the authority to investigate allegations of race-based mistreatment. If they find evidence to support your allegation, they can give you legal standing to sue your employer.

That said, there is a three-year filing deadline for complaints of this nature, which starts from the date of your most recent experience with racism. There are also statutes of limitations for civil lawsuits over this type of mistreatment. Contacting one of our lawyers as soon as possible could be crucial to constructing a compelling, evidence-based claim within applicable time limits.

Contact a Bakersfield Attorney To Discuss Filing a Lawsuit Over Racial Discrimination

You have a right to a workplace environment free of all forms of racism. If your employer or someone at your job has violated that right, you have legal options that, if exercised effectively, could lead to you receiving financial compensation for damage done to your professional prospects.

This kind of case can be difficult to pursue alone, which is why you should seek the help of our Bakersfield race discrimination lawyer. Call LNN Law Trial Lawyers today to discuss your options.