Orange Employment Discrimination

We Protect Employees Against Workplace Discrimination in Orange 

At the Law Office of Joseph Richards, P.C., our talented Orange employment discrimination lawyers are devoted to providing top-level representation to clients. You should not have to deal with discrimination because of your race, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. If you were subject to any type of discriminatory practice in the workplace, professional legal counsel is available. 

Call the Law Office of Joseph Richards, P.C. today at (888) 883-6588 to set up your free, no-obligation initial legal consultation where you can discuss your specific situation.

An Overview of Employment Discrimination Laws that Protect Workers in Orange

Workers deserve to be assessed and evaluated based on their individual merits, qualifications, and contributions. Negative stereotypes about your race, sex, age, or other protected traits should not be used to deny you fair opportunities to succeed. Illegal discrimination in employment occurs when an employer violates the law by treating a worker unfavorably due to a protected characteristic. Laws that may protect employees from discrimination in Orange include: 

• Federal Law: Our law firm represents employees who had their rights violated under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This is the primary federal statute that bars discriminatory treatment in the workplace. It covers many types of discrimination—from race to gender. We handle claims under other laws as well, including the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). 

• California Law: California state law also bars workplace discrimination. In fact, our state’s anti-discrimination laws are more comprehensive than comparable federal statutes. You may have a claim under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). FEHA applies more broadly than federal law. It covers all employers in Orange with five or more workers. Part-time employees are included for the purposes of FEHA coverage. 

We Handle All Types of Employment Discrimination Claims in Orange 

The Law Office of Joseph Richards, P.C. is a full-service employee rights law firm that is committed to providing personalized, results-driven legal advocacy to workers. We handle all types of federal and state employment discrimination cases—from the most blatant forms of discrimination to the most subtle. Our Orange employment discrimination has the skills and experience to take on: 

• Race Discrimination: Were you the victim of race-based discrimination in the workplace? If so, you could consult with an experienced Orange County race discrimination attorney. Racial discrimination laws protect workers based on their actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, and national origin. No employee in Orange County deserves to be treated worse than other people because of their race or ethnic background. We help workers get justice. Call our Orange County, CA employment discrimination attorney today for a free case evaluation. 

• Sex Discrimination: Sex discrimination comes in a wide array of different forms. Some examples of sex discrimination include a female employee being denied an opportunity for a promotion at a construction company due to her gender, a male employee being denied a job at a childcare facility because of his gender, and an LGBTQ worker being terminated because of who he or she loves. Sexual harassment is also a form of sex-based discrimination under the law. Our Orange County, CA sex discrimination lawyer is a tireless advocate for justice. 

• Age Discrimination: Are you a worker who is 40 years of age or older in Orange, California? Were you denied fair treatment in the workplace because of your age? If so, it is time to reach out to an experienced Orange County age discrimination attorney for a confidential initial consultation. You may have been the victim of illegal age-based discrimination. There are federal and state laws in place that bar discrimination against older workers. 

• Disability Discrimination: We handle employment discrimination claims under the ADA. The federal law requires all employers with 15 or more employees in California to avoid disability discrimination. As part of the standard, covered employers must make a good faith effort to provide disabled workers with reasonable accommodations to give them access to equitable opportunities. If you believe that you or your loved one was subject to disability discrimination in the workplace, please do not hesitate to contact our Orange County, CA employment law attorney for a free, confidential consultation. 

Our Law Firm Handles Employment Retaliation in Orange County

Some employees are reluctant to exercise their right to report discrimination. They are concerned that they will face retribution from their employer. It is important to emphasize that federal and state labor laws protected workers against this type of punishment. As noted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), an employer that takes any unfavorable action against a worker because the worker reported discriminatory conduct is engaged in illegal retaliation. With a passion for justice, our Orange County employment retaliation lawyers fight tirelessly to protect the rights of clients who were mistreated in the workplace. 

How Orange Employment Attorney Joseph E. Richards Helps Workers

Facing discriminatory practices as a job applicant or employee is upsetting. It can derail your entire career. There are protections under the law—but the process can be difficult to navigate. Our founding lawyer Joseph E. Richards helps employees get justice. We are proactive and detail-driven. Among other things, our Orange employment discrimination lawyer is prepared to: 

• Listen to your story and explain the next steps during a free initial consultation.
• Investigate our client’s legal case, gathering evidence to prove discrimination.
• Build a comprehensive strategy to help ensure that our clients get the best results.  

Call Our Orange County, CA Employment Discrimination Attorney Today

At the Law Office of Joseph Richards, P.C., our seasoned and experienced Orange County employment law attorneys have the skills, knowledge, and proven legal experience to handle all types of workplace discrimination claims. Employees do not have to try to navigate the system on their own. 

Contact the Law Office of Joseph Richards, P.C. today at (888) 883-6588 for your no-cost, fully private initial consultation. We handle employment discrimination claims in Orange and throughout the wider area, including in Anaheim and Santa Ana.