Jurupa Valley Employment Discrimination

We Advocate for Worker Rights in Jurupa Valley and Throughout the Inland Empire

At the Law Office of Joseph Richards, P.C., our Jurupa Valley employment discrimination lawyers advocate tirelessly for the rights and interests of our clients. Job applicants and employees should not be forced to endure unfair treatment due to race, sex, age, or other protected traits. Were you subject to discrimination in your workplace? Professional legal guidance and support are available. Call us at (888) 883-6588 for a free, no-commitment consultation with a top Jurupa Valley employee rights attorney. 

What to Know About the Federal and State Laws that Protect Workers Against Discrimination 

As an employee in Jurupa Valley, you deserve fair treatment. You should be evaluated based on your actual qualification and contributions. Stereotypes should not hold you back from fair and equitable treatment. As defined under federal and state laws in the United States, workplace discrimination occurs when an employee is treated less well than similarly qualified because of a protected trait. Notable laws that help to protect workers in the Inland Empire against discrimination include: 

• Federal Law: We help employees in Jurupa Valley and throughout the Inland Empire navigate their rights under federal employment discrimination statutes, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Unfortunately, some workers are not covered by federal law. All of the aforementioned statutes only apply to companies with 15 or more active employees. 

• California Law: You may have a claim under California state law regardless of whether or not you have a claim for discrimination under federal law. Our state’s central workplace discrimination statute is the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). FEHA applies more broadly than the comparable federal statute. It covers all businesses and nonprofits in Jurupa Valley with 5 or more workers. 

Our Firm Handles All Types of Workplace Discrimination Claims in Jurupa Valley

As a full-service boutique law firm devoted to protecting the rights of workers, we are qualified to take on the full range of employment discrimination claims. Regardless of what you are dealing with, our legal team is here to sit down with you to determine the best course of action during a free, confidential consultation. Employment law cases that we handle in Jurupa Valley include but are not limited to: 

• Race Discrimination: Racial discrimination laws help to protect employees from unjust treatment on the basis of their actual or perceived race, color, country of origin, and ethnicity. Your racial background should not be by employers as a cause for unfavorable treatment. Race discrimination can take a wide array of forms. Examples include refusal denial, lower pay, denial of a promotion, heightened standards of scrutiny for job performance. and wrongful termination. Our Jurupa Valley race discrimination lawyer at the Law Office of Joseph Richards, P.C. will fight aggressively to protect the rights and interests of our clients. 

• Sex Discrimination: Sex-based discrimination in the workplace is not acceptable. While women have long been disproportionately affected by sex discrimination, the laws are gender-neutral. Both male and female job seekers and employees are entitled to equal protection under federal law and California law. LGBTQ discrimination is a form of sex-based discrimination. Similarly, sexual harassment is also a form of sex discrimination. No matter the specific circumstances of your case, our Jurupa Valley sex discrimination attorney is prepared to conduct a free, comprehensive consultation. 

• Age Discrimination: Some older workers struggle to get fair treatment in the workplace—especially when it comes to getting access to job opportunities and promotions. There are federal laws and California state laws in place that bar discrimination against older workers. The law generally defines an older worker as one who is 40 years of age or older. If you have questions about age discrimination laws, please do not hesitate to contact our Jurupa Valley age discrimination lawyer to set up a free consultation. 

• Disability Discrimination: We have the skills and employment law experience to handle disability discrimination cases, including improper denial of reasonable workplace accommodation. If you or someone you know was treated unfavorably due to their disability status, our Jurupa Valley disability discrimination attorney is here to conduct a confidential and comprehensive review of the case to help to determine the appropriate course of action. 

We Represent Clients in Retaliation Claims in Riverside County, CA

Retaliation occurs when an employer takes any type of unfavorable action (punishes) an employee because that employee exercised their rights under the law. Reporting discriminatory treatment is a protected right. Sadly, too many workers face retaliatory mistreatment. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reports that retaliation is cited in nearly half of all federal employment law claims. An employer can be held liable for unlawful retaliation. Call our Jurupa Valley workplace retaliation attorney to set up a free, no-obligation review of your case. 

How Jurupa Valley Employment Discrimination Attorney Joseph E. Richards May Be Able to Help 

Employment discrimination in the workplace can be one of the most difficult things to deal with. It is normal to be upset, frustrated and overwhelmed by mistreatment. Our founder Joseph E. Richards helps clients navigate the claims process. We handle cases proactively. Among other things, our Jurupa Valley employment discrimination lawyers are prepared to: 

• Hear your story and answer legal questions during a no-cost, no-obligation consultation. 
• Thoroughly investigate our client’s case—securing all of the evidence.
• Take the proper legal action to get our clients the best outcome for their situation.  

Contact Our Jurupa Valley, CA Employment Discrimination Lawyers for a Free Consultation 

At the Law Office of Joseph Richards, P.C., our experienced Jurupa Valley employee rights attorneys have the professional skills and legal knowledge to handle all types of discrimination claims, including race, sex, sexual orientation, age, and disability discrimination. Reach out to us today at (888) 883-6588 to set up your no-cost, confidential appointment with a top employment lawyer.  You have rights that deserve to be protected including being able to work free from discrimination.

We handle workplace discrimination claims in Jurupa Valley and throughout Southern California.