Beverly Hills Workplace Discrimination Lawyer

Beverly Hills Employment Discrimination Attorney

There is nothing wrong with expecting fair and equal treatment, not just in the workplace, but in every moment of your life. Under California’s extensive and protective labor laws, discrimination is prohibited in many different forms. If you are discriminated against because of your protected class, it’s understandable to want to hold the responsible party accountable and ensure they face consequences. A Beverly Hills workplace discrimination lawyer can help your case.

The legal team at Shirazi Law Firm, PC, recognizes how difficult it can be to pursue legal action on your own in a discrimination case. That’s why it’s so vital that you hire a Beverly Hills employment law attorney to help you work through this.

Depending on your case, you may be feeling quite devastated. You will want someone in your corner who has experience handling discrimination cases and a vast knowledge of the state’s discrimination laws as they apply to you.

Why Hire a Discrimination Lawyer?

There are many important reasons to hire a discrimination lawyer. Largely, you want to make sure you are handling every aspect of your case correctly. It doesn’t take much for a discrimination case to fall apart if you made a costly mistake. A good lawyer can help you prevent those mistakes. At Shirazi Law Firm, PC, we care about making things right for employees dealing with unfairness at work. We’ve secured tens of millions in settlements.

It may be important for you to realize just how common your situation is. According to recent statistical data, there were over 12,400 cases of workplace discrimination of varying types throughout the state of California in 2024 alone.

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) stated that in 2024, over 3.1 million Californians experienced at least one act of hate/discrimination. Your situation is more common than you might think.

Suffering through workplace discrimination can be overwhelming to your mental health, especially if you have never endured such treatment before. You may want to consider reaching out to a local mental health support group like Professionally Successful, Yet Still Unhappy? or Interpersonal Process Group. Surrounding yourself with others who are enduring their own healing journeys can be helpful for your own. We can help recommend additional groups.

Different Forms of Discrimination at Workplace

Not every form of discrimination in the workplace is obvious. Some may be subtle. You might not even realize you are being discriminated against until it’s happened to you multiple times. Any form of discrimination is illegal under the state’s labor laws. If it happens to you, you should contact an employment lawyer immediately and start working on a case. Here are some examples of what discrimination might look like in many different forms:

• Harassment. One of the most common forms of workplace discrimination is harassment. Harassment occurs when someone is making you uncomfortable and creating a hostile work environment through insults, unwelcome jokes, and other forms of misconduct. It is illegal to discriminate against someone based on their race, skin color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, etc.
• Retaliation. Another common form of discrimination is retaliation. If you report behavior by your employer that is illegal or immoral, your employer cannot fire you or start treating you differently because of it. If they do, that’s retaliation. Retaliation can take many forms, such as termination, demotion, docked pay, or shunning.
• Indirect discrimination. One form of discrimination that may not be easy to notice at first is indirect discrimination. This occurs when your employer introduces a new policy that all employees must follow, but puts someone with a protected characteristic at a newfound disadvantage. For example, a new policy that states all employees must work weekends might discriminate against an employee whose religion prohibits them from working on Sundays.

FAQs About Beverly Hills, CA Workplace Discrimination Laws

Is It Hard to Win a Discrimination Case?

Yes, it can be hard to win a discrimination case in Beverly Hills. You have to be able to prove through evidence that you were discriminated against and that your employer actively engaged in discriminatory behavior. You will need as much evidence as you can find. Additionally, you may have to prepare for a legal battle. A good lawyer will be needed.

What Evidence Do I Need to Prove Discrimination?

Any evidence you can find that directly supports your case can be helpful. Specifically, you need to gather evidence that proves you belong to a protected class and that you were subjected to adverse action by your employer. This can often be demonstrated in emails, texts, phone call transcripts, video and audio footage, and witness testimony. Mostly, you need to prove a causal connection between your protected characteristic and your employer’s discriminatory actions.

What Are Examples of Unfair Discrimination?

Unfair discrimination can take many forms, and it doesn’t just happen in the workplace. You can be discriminated against anywhere, and it’s always wrong. In the workplace, here are two examples of unfair discrimination:

• Termination because of protected category (i.e. pregnancy/medical condition).
• Being passed over for a promotion for someone because of your disability, despite having the same qualifications as the one who got it.
• Being paid less than someone who does your exact job because you are a different race than they are.

What’s the Most You Can Get for Discrimination in California?

In California, there is no maximum amount that you can pursue for damages in a discrimination case.

Contact a Lawyer Today

At Shirazi Law Firm, PC, we can help you determine the right course for your discrimination case and ensure nobody takes advantage of you. Contact us to speak to someone today who can help you work on your case.

Shirazi Law Firm Office

Address: 9454 Wilshire Blvd Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Phone: (310) 400-5891