Walnut Creek Discrimination Help
Federal Law & California Law Protect California Workers
If you think you may be the victim of discrimination at your job, you may feel unsure about what to do. It’s natural to worry that you may have just have to put up with unlawful treatment, because you need your job—you can’t get fired; you don’t want to rock the boat—but you are protected from discrimination in California by federal laws, and California laws.
Contact our offices to tell a discrimination attorney in Walnut Creek what happened to you. If you have a case, Nancy Balles, A Professional Corporation, wants to help you.
Discrimination in Walnut Creek, California
The federal and California laws that protect employees from discrimination in the workplace are extremely clear on what is unlawful and guide the possible damages you may be able to receive in any action we bring.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
This is the main law that most people know and understand. The Act governs employers and labor organizations, like unions or membership-based groups, and prohibits discrimination based on protected categories:
- Age discrimination
- Ethnic or racial discrimination
- Gender discrimination, including pregnancy
- sex discrimination
You have the right to work free of discrimination, regardless of your status in these categories.
42 U.S. Code Section 1981
This section allows additional federal remedies for intentional discrimination and outlines how to prove the impact of an employer or boss’ actions. It also lets victims of race-based retaliation file privately aimed lawsuits.
Equal Pay Act
This law prohibits disparities in pay based on gender. It says that workers who perform jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility under similar conditions must be paid equally.
There are a variety of other laws that protect California workers, too. Don’t let discrimination affect your career or working life. Our office can help.
