Discrimination

Every person wants to be treated fairly and equally, whether in employment, education, housing, or any other area of their lives. Regardless of a person’s background, no one wants to be treated differently. Housing and employment discrimination remains a serious problem. Although state and federal laws protect against unlawful discrimination, the problem persists.

The effects of discrimination can be devastating. Experiencing discrimination can lead to feelings of anger, frustration, being exploited, shame, or humiliation. There is also a possibility that you will suffer financial losses. You have legal options available to you. It is possible to make discrimination worse by ignoring it. Protecting your rights requires action.

WHEN TO CALL A DISCRIMINATION LAWYER

It is discrimination when you are targeted based on certain characteristics, known legally as protected classifications. These classifications can include:

• Age;
• Race and ethnicity;
• Sex and sexual orientation;
• Gender expression;
• Disability;
• Religion;
• And other protected classifications.

In spite of the fact that discrimination is a violation of federal and state law, it persists in our society. Employers are especially vulnerable to discrimination in the workplace, where discriminated against employees can be denied advancement opportunities or face negative changes in their wages and employment status despite their qualifications and performance. Those who suffer from harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination may also experience retaliation.

Whether it is based upon your age, your race, your pregnancy, your disability, your sexual orientation, your religion, or any other form of illegal discrimination, you should speak to a Los Angeles discrimination attorney immediately.