Discrimination is treating an individual unfairly due to a certain demographic he or she belongs to. This includes sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, marital status, and political alignment. Experiencing prejudice in your personal life can be upsetting and hurtful, but when it happens within areas of the public sphere, such as housing and employment, being discriminated against often means you have become the victim of a crime. A discrimination attorney in San Francisco is here to help you.
Know your rights. As a citizen of California, you are entitled to certain civil rights under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). The FEHA protects from discrimination, retaliation, and harassment about employment and housing for the following protected categories:
Anti-discrimination laws are in place to ensure your protection, well-being, and livelihood. They are also important for societal harmony and justice as a whole.
When it comes to discriminatory acts, being evicted, fired, or denied housing or employment often comes to mind first. But there are many other, sometimes subtler, ways you can become the victim of discrimination. Some examples include:
If you suspect that you have experienced any of the above due to your status in a protected group, you may be owed compensation.
Employers and landlords are not only prohibited from discriminating against you, but they are also responsible for stopping acts of harassment or discrimination when they occur. This means that if you have been treated unfairly based on your status in a protected category, those in positions of leadership are required to step in and take immediate action. Failure to address such treatment and prevent similar acts from happening in the future can have legal implications.
At the Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro, I work diligently to meet the needs of my clients. I give them a voice by listening to their accounts, thoroughly investigating incidents of discrimination and harassment, and building strong, air-tight cases that stand up in court. Your reliable, reputable San Francisco discrimination attorney is one click or call away. Contact me today to discuss your case and how I can best serve you.
Jeannette is passionate about employee rights. She fights to shed light on injustices and to help her clients move beyond troubling times. Contact Jeannette today for a free case evaluation.
Settlement achieved on behalf of an employee who was discriminated against on account of his age.
Arbitration award in race harassment and discrimination suit.
Arbitration award obtained on behalf of employee terminated on account of his national origin.
Jury verdict obtained on behalf of long-term employee in suit for unpaid wages.
Settlement for employee that was retaliated against on account of reporting discrimination.
Settlement for employee discriminated against on account of her gender and age.
Pre-litigation settlement for victim of race & national origin discrimination.
Settlement negotiated in a gender discrimination case.