Sexual Orientation Discrimination Attorney

If your employer or coworkers subject you to sexual orientation discrimination, then first address the problem internally at your workplace. This may be with a supervisor or the human resources department. If, on the other hand, you fear retaliation, first speak with an employment attorney. He or she can inform you of your workplace rights and the best course of action to proceed.

It is important to fully document all instances of sexual orientation harassment or discrimination. These notes should detail the dates, times and places of the harassment or discrimination. They should also include who was involved. It is important to save emails, written correspondences and data that support your discrimination claim.

To enforce the protections of FEHA, a person must file an administrative claim with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. This agency will then open an investigation into a possible discrimination or harassment case. Employees only have one year from the date of the sexual orientation discrimination to file a claim. After the agency investigates the case and determines violations have occurred, you may choose to bring your case before an administrative hearing for damages. Alternatively, you can move the case to civil court before a judge or jury.

Understanding Your Rights: Sexual Orientation Discrimination Compensation

There are a number of damages and remedies that you can recover if you faced sexual orientation discrimination, including but not limited to:

• Back pay
• Reinstatement, hiring and promotion
• Attorney fees and costs of a lawsuit
• Policy changes and training
• Non-economic damages, including emotional distress
• Punitive damages to punish the employer for unlawful actions

The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing can also impose administrative fines against employers who violate discrimination laws.

Get Help from Our Los Angeles Sexual Orientation Discrimination Lawyers

Whomever you choose to love should not impact your career opportunities or cause a hostile work environment. Our employment attorneys have experience representing victims in filing complaints under FEHA for sexual orientation discrimination. We have also successfully represented groups of workers in employment class action lawsuits.

Contact our Los Angeles discrimination lawyers today to schedule an attorney consultation. We will answer all of your questions about federal and California employment laws. We can also give employees free legal advice of their workplace rights and information about unlawful workplace retaliation or wrongful termination.