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California Job Discrimination and Racial Harassment
Bay Area – Contra Costa County – Walnut Creek
It is illegal under federal and California laws to use race to make employment decisions. When employers hire, fire, discipline or promote on the basis of race, they can be held liable for employment discrimination under the law.
At the Walnut Creek law firm of Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook, our lawyers litigate matters of racial harassment and employment discrimination. Contact us at 925-947-1147 for a free initial consultation if you believe you have suffered racial discrimination on the job.
Significant verdicts and settlements for people experiencing discrimination
Our firm has obtained large verdicts and settlements for people who have been the victims of employment discrimination. We have represented African Americans, Hispanics, Asians and people from the Middle East who have experienced racial harassment or discrimination in the workplace.
Examples of racial harassment and employment discrimination cases
Some of our cases include:
- An employer who refuses to acknowledge the existence of ethnic slurs, racial insults and threats that create a hostile work environment
- An employer who shows a pattern of overlooking African Americans, Hispanics, or Asians for promotions
- An employer who retaliates against an employee for filing a discrimination claim
- An employer who systematically eliminates African Americans and other ethnic groups from the job applicant pool
The components of a settlement or verdict
In these and other cases, our law firm has been able to obtain unpaid wages and benefits, future lost wages and benefits if the issue was a promotion, compensation for pain and suffering, attorney’s fees and punitive damages. We have been helping employees achieve equality in the workplace since 1979. Let us use our experience and skills to help you.
If your employer is violating state and federal antidiscrimination laws, it is important to contact an experienced lawyer to advise you about your options. Call CMS&C in Walnut Creek, California, at 925-947-1147 for a free initial consultation.
