Workers Advocate Law Group

Employment Law

Contact Us

Don’t Wait to Schedule Your Consultation

Employment Law

Wage and Hour Law
Employee Misclassification
Wrongful Termination
Workplace Harassment
Retaliation
Wrongful Retaliation
Employment Discrimination
Age Discrimination
Disability Discrimination
Pregnancy Discrimination
Religion Discrimination
Race Discrimination

Race Discrimination

Race discrimination, or that which is based on skin color, in the workplace is a rampant problem in the U.S. today. Despite the state’s strict employment laws and lots of worker rights, California is no exception. Discriminatory employers may subject workers to unfair, unlawful, and adverse employment actions simply because of their race. It is up to victims to take a stand against employers guilty of race discrimination. You are protected from discrimination regardless of your race, color, or national origin because of Title VII. Title VII is a portion of the legislation that was created in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a historic combination of laws that greatly increased the level of protection from discrimination and other civil injustices for many Americans.

Racial discrimination in the workplace is not only unethical and unfair, but it is also illegal. While racial discrimination at work can take various forms, it can end up causing employees significant emotional distress – regardless of whether the discriminatory actions were intentional.

How Racial Discrimination Can Occur

When racial discrimination takes place at work, it generally involves the unfavorable treatment of a job applicant or employee due to his or her race, skin color/complexion, hair texture or other features associated with his or her race. Specifically, racial discrimination occurs when, due to someone’s race or racial feature(s), an employer:

  • Refuses to hire that person
  • Discriminates against him or her in terms of pay, benefits, job assignments, promotions and/or training
  • Demotes, lays off or fires that person
  • Forces that person to quit

Additionally, racial discrimination can occur when someone, due to his or her race or a racial feature, is subjected to harassment, including (but not limited to):

  • Racial slurs
  • Offensive jokes
  • Derogatory statements or comments
  • Displays of racially offensive symbols or images

Why Should I Hire an Employment Lawyer?

California law mandates that it’s your right as an employee to work safely without being discriminated against for your race, color, or national origin. If you feel that your rights have been violated and you’ve already filed a complaint, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit against your employer to both seek justice and potentially get compensated for your losses.

Along with gathering evidence and filing your claim in a timely manner, our lawyers can also help you understand if you’re a victim of racial discrimination, as some cases aren’t immediately obvious. It can sometimes be difficult to determine if something that happened to you is tied to your race.

Some signs of possible racial discrimination in the workplace to be aware of include:

  • Your hours or pay was reduced
  • There was a failure to stop racism or ethnic jokes from being made in the workplace
  • You’re being excluded from meetings and events
  • Employees from a certain race are being promoted over others
  • Retaliation against employees who associate with other races or speak out about racism
  • Failing to hire job applicants with ethnic-sounding names

We’ve recovered damages for clients in the past that include back wages, benefits, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and more, and we’re able to sit down with you to calculate just how much you’ve lost. If you believe you were mistreated at work because of your race or ethnicity, don’t hesitate to call our Los Angeles race discrimination lawyers to get the protection you need. We can seek compensation for your damages and obtain justice for you when we take legal action.

Count on an experienced lawyer from Workers’ Advocate Law Group who has extensive experience in fighting for their clients’ employment rights. You can contact our firm online to schedule your free consultation in English or Spanish today. Our team will be more than happy to assist you accordingly.

Making a Difference in the Lives of our Clients

I Can't Adequately Express The Appreciation I Feel, You Saved Me!

“Dear Samy, I can’t adequately express the appreciation I feel, you saved me! I am finally free of some financial fears and recover my life after six years of hell. I also feel some satisfaction that …”

– Kathleen N.

Workers Advocate Samy Harmoush
Workers Advocate Samy Harmoush

on your side

Experienced, Driven, Effective

Workers Advocate Law Group Manhattan Towers

Get What You Deserve

844-400-7269

We are available for video conference

Workers Advocate Law Group Video Conference

Our Capabilities

The best lawyers keep their cool and their sense of humor when declaring all out war
The best lawyers keep their cool and their sense of humor when declaring all out war
The veteran move is to insist on getting what you need at the scene of a car accident
The veteran move is to insist on getting what you need at the scene of a car accident
Listen as this disgusting defense lawyer exposes himself
Listen as this disgusting defense lawyer exposes himself
after watching the Jhonny Depp
After watching the Johny Depp and Amber Heard trial
Yasi
Personal Injury Case
Last year I was involved in a car accident case that left me feeling hopeless and lost. Samy eased my angst and was extremely knowledgeable about car accident cases. He took his time to thoroughly explain to me step by step the process and made sure that I was aware of my rights and the...
Ramon
Top dollar for my car crash
Picking my lawyer was not easy. Two guys said my case wasn’t worth it for them – Samy didnt. He took my case and helped me get my medical treatments so my back dont hurt like before. Now he gave me a lot more money than even I was hoping and I am feeling much...
Sarah
Personalized support and gave me options
I needed help with a difficult employment situation due to disability accommodations. It was extremely stressful to handle. I consulted Samy and explained how I wasn’t in a headspace to handle the convos with HR anymore due to the stress and how it was making my health worse. I was ready to quit and wanted...

What to Do When You’re Told You’re “Not Professional Enough” at Work

What does it really mean when someone tells you you're "not professional enough" at work? And why is the phrase so often used to target people of color, women, and other marginalized groups?

Islamophobia in the Workplace: How EAP Services Can Help

If you are a Muslim employee experiencing Islamophobia at work, please reach out to your company's EAP or to a community organization that supports Muslim employees. There is no shame in seeking help, and you deserve to work in a safe and supportive environment.

MyStory Employee Rights Advocacy In The Community

Our Advocates pride ourselves in serving our nonprofit organizations, civil services organizations, and grassroots working communities across in Southern California. We offer know your rights presentations to communities of all economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds to overview key employment rights every worker should know. If you or your organization would like to partner with Workers’ Advocate to arrange a free in-person presentation.