California Offers Strong Protection in the Workplace and Housing
Discrimination is a degrading experience. When it occurs on the job or in housing, there are specific remedies under California and federal law. You may be entitled to financial compensation and the employer may be forced to pay your attorney fees.
At The Epstein Group located in the heart of San Francisco's Upper Market/Castro District, our lawyers understand the rights you have as an employee. With more than 15 years of experience in representing California workers, we also know how to enforce those rights.
We represent employees who are victims of all types of discrimination, including job loss, lack of promotion and other adverse actions based on gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, age, race, national origin or religion.
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act
While you may have remedies under both California and federal law, California law most often offers you stronger protection against employment discrimination than federal claims filed though the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
In San Francisco, both employment and housing discrimination claims can be filed under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. This law covers many of the same types of issues addressed by federal anti-discrimination laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Don't Wait and Hope for the Best
You should never allow a discrimination issue to linger. If you are concerned about discrimination at work, don't wait until your employer finds an excuse to fire you. Our lawyers offer a free initial consultation to discuss your situation and advise you about ways you can document your claim while you are still working.
Our lawyers handle employment discrimination claims on a contingency fee basis. This means that you don't pay us unless you recover damages from your current or former employer.
What is wrongful termination? California is an employment-at-will state. This means your employer can fire you for any reason or no reason — as long it is not for an illegal reason such as discrimination.
Free Attorney Consultation
To talk to a lawyer at The Epstein Group about employment discrimination, call 415-863-5718 or complete the contact form on this Web site. There is no charge for your initial consultation.
