Plaintiff seeks to recover actual, compensatory, liquidated, and punitive damages for discrimination based upon discrimination concerning his disability. Plaintiff submits a request to the court for lost salary and benefits, future lost salary and benefits, and compensatory damages for emotional pain and suffering.
Discrimination Within The Workplace In Riverside
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California Chamber of Commerce defines discrimination in the workplace as either actions taken against employees or that give differential treatment to employees “because they belong to certain protected classes,” such as race, color, gender, sexual orientation, origin, medical condition, religion, disability, and age.
Report discrimination to a local Fair Employment Practices Agency (FEPA). If the discrimination breaks both a state and federal law, the FEPA will also send your complaint to the EEOC. Use the EEOC's directory of field offices to find the FEPA near you.
The following definitions are from the University of California – Anti-Discrimination Policy. Discrimination is defined as an Unfavorable Action taken because of an individual's actual or perceived Protected Category.
Compare your work, conduct and treatment to that of those outside of your protected class as much as possible. Provide proof that others of similar qualifications have been given better opportunities, projects that are more favorable and superior treatment.
You might notice that members of one racial group receive more rewards for the same work or less punishment for the same misconduct. This is illegal, disparate treatment. You prove this discrimination by showing that similarly situated employees of different races are not receiving the same treatment at work.
After the complaint is filed, it will be reviewed and preliminary information will be gathered to determine whether the Labor Commissioner has jurisdiction over the issues raised. If it is determined that the Labor Commissioner has jurisdiction, the complaint will be accepted for investigation.
For discrimination complaints related to housing, employment, or business establishments, you may contact the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) at 800-884-1684 (voice), 800-700-2320 (TTY). You may also visit the DFEH page for additional information.
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The County of Riverside is committed to prohibiting and preventing unlawful (ie related to a protected class) discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We represent employees in Riverside and the surrounding area in a wide range of employment cases, including anti-discrimination cases.We bring decades of experience to our client-focused advocacy and help employees suffering mistreatment due to their race, color, age, or disability. Here at Clark Employment Law, APC, we are dedicated to helping employees fight discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Fight against unfair treatment with our Riverside workplace discrimination lawyer. We are representing employees facing discrimination. Employees, former employees, or job applicants who have suffered retaliation or discrimination may file a retaliation complaint. Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). The FEHA protects employees from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace. There are several areas of employment law, with the most common being antidiscrimination laws.