Employment Law

Discrimination Claims

When an employer treats you differently because of who you are, the law provides a remedy. We help you prove the difference and pursue accountability.

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How Krankemann Law helps

We assess whether the treatment you experienced is tied to a protected characteristic, preserve the evidence, and navigate the administrative steps these claims require. We then pursue the claim against the employer through the right channels. The focus is connecting the unfair treatment to an unlawful reason.

What FEHA protects

California's Fair Employment and Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, and others. It applies to hiring, firing, pay, promotion, and the terms of employment. FEHA generally covers employers with five or more employees.

What we handle

  • Discrimination in hiring or firing
  • Unequal pay or denied promotions
  • Disability and failure-to-accommodate claims
  • Age, race, sex, and national origin discrimination
  • Religious discrimination
  • Retaliation for opposing discrimination

FAQ

Discrimination Claims — Common Questions

What characteristics are protected under California law?
FEHA protects against discrimination based on characteristics including race, color, sex, gender, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, and others. Treatment tied to any of these in employment decisions can be unlawful. We assess whether your situation fits a protected basis.
How do I prove discrimination if no one said it outright?
Discrimination is often shown through circumstantial evidence, such as patterns of treatment, comparisons to other employees, timing, and inconsistent explanations. Direct statements are rare. We build the case from the surrounding facts.
What is failure to accommodate a disability?
California generally requires employers to engage in an interactive process and provide reasonable accommodation for a known disability unless it causes undue hardship. Refusing to do so can support a claim. We can evaluate whether your employer met its obligations.
Do I have to file with a government agency first?
Generally yes. FEHA claims typically require filing with the state civil rights agency before bringing a lawsuit, and there are deadlines for doing so. Missing those steps can bar a claim. We manage the administrative process for you.

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