Elk Grove Workplace Discrimination Lawyer

Elk Grove Workplace Discrimination Attorney

Mistreatment at your job can take a wide range of forms, from raises denied based on your identity to wrongful termination. If you are facing inappropriate behavior at your place of employment, an Elk Grove workplace discrimination lawyer can help with your case. They can review the details, explain your rights, and provide options.

About Us

Asbill Law Group has dedicated years to representing the people of Elk Grove, Sacramento, Modesto, Stockton, and cities throughout Northern California in their workplace discrimination cases. Founder Natalia D. Asbill-Bearor has experience handling a variety of discrimination matters, ranging from sexual harassment to wrongful termination. Her tireless efforts have earned an overall five-star rating on legal site Avvo.

Overview of Workplace Discrimination in California

In 2023, the Civil Rights Department (CRD) received 18,371 complaints of workplace discrimination, of which 14,982 were requests for an immediate right-to-sue letter. The most common basis cited was bias against a disability, followed by sex and gender, or other.

Workplace discrimination can include many different types of mistreatment due to someone’s race, gender, age, disability, or other protected identity. A few examples include:

• Inappropriate comments, jokes, or questions based on a protected group status
• Basing hiring or firing decisions on someone’s identity
• Denial of a promotion or opportunity
• Hour or wage discrepancies between groups
• Retaliation due to someone reporting misbehavior

What You Should Do if You’ve Been Discriminated Against

The steps you take after a discriminatory incident can change the potential outcomes of your case. The first step is to keep a detailed record of any harassment events. Time and date records, records of communication such as emails or texts, eyewitness testimony, and other documentation of discrimination can be beneficial to your case.

Next, consider reporting any inappropriate behavior to your company’s human resources department. This is an optional step, but it can be worthwhile in demonstrating that you attempted to go through the internal process before filing a civil claim. This can be a favorable variable in future court deliberations and additional evidence for your case.

When Your Employer Ignores Your Complaint

If your employer’s HR team ignores your report or responds poorly, the next action you should take is to file an official complaint with the Civil Rights Department (CRD). California state law typically requires you to notify the CRD before filing any claim. You can either request a full investigation or a right-to-sue letter. The Elk Grove CRD district office is located at 2218 Kausen Drive.

If you choose to initiate a civil claim, you can do so through the Superior Court system of Sacramento County. Cases are processed at the Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse located at 720 9th Street in Sacramento.

Hire a Workplace Discrimination Lawyer

While you may represent yourself in all legal matters, it can be stressful, frustrating, and overwhelming for someone with little to no legal background. Hire a workplace discrimination lawyer to advocate for you in this trying time. A few services your Elk Grove Workplace discrimination attorney can provide include:

• Collect evidence. We can submit requests for internal memos, records, and information that may be crucial to your case yet difficult to procure on your own.
• Initial filing. Your legal counsel can submit your initial complaint with the CRD and any additional claims in the court system.
• Negotiations. Most claims that go through a full CRD investigation or the Superior Courts are settled before a verdict. Asbill Law Group can negotiate on your behalf in the back-and-forth offers and fight for the compensation you are owed.
• Litigation. If your case does go to trial, your attorney can represent you both in and out of the courtroom throughout the often lengthy litigation process.

FAQs

What Qualifies as Workplace Discrimination in California?

What qualifies as workplace discrimination in California is based on the event and reasoning behind it. The Fair Employment and Housing Act details types of identities that employees cannot be treated differently based on. A few examples include mistreatment based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin.

What Should You Look for in an Elk Grove Workplace Discrimination Lawyer?

There are many factors you should look for when considering hiring an Elk Grove workplace discrimination lawyer. The most important element is experience in similar scenarios. Your attorney should have a proven track record of handling similar cases and delivering results to clients. Another thing you should look for is legal counsel that communicates clearly and does not make guarantees. Your lawyer should be clear and consistent.

How Much Does a Workplace Discrimination Lawyer Cost in California?

How much your California workplace discrimination lawyer costs depends on the severity of mistreatment, the complexity of your case, the length of the process, and the workload for your potential attorney. A claim filed against a single person with overwhelming evidence and a quick settlement tends to cost less than one filed against widespread discriminatory actions, which require a trial.

Asbill Law Group can provide an estimate of your expenses in our initial consultation.

What Is the Average Payout for California Workplace Discrimination?

California workplace discrimination claims do not have a set average payout across all cases. The final sum you may receive is based on the type of misconduct your employer engaged in, the severity of any incidents, and the impact on your life. A wrongful termination claim based on someone’s gender with clear evidence may pay more than one involving a minor retaliatory action. An attorney can provide an estimate for what compensation you may be eligible for.

Speak With an Elk Grove Workplace Discrimination Attorney

Asbill Law Group knows how frustrating workplace discrimination can be. Our team has extensive experience navigating California employment laws and can leverage that knowledge and skill to fight for the outcome you deserve.

Contact us today to schedule our first meeting. During your initial consultation, we can learn your story, explain your legal rights, and discuss options in your discrimination case. You may also visit our Sacramento office, located on Howe Avenue in Sierra Oaks, a few blocks north of the American River.