Racial Discrimination in San Francisco

Lawyers of Brownstein Thomas providing Overview of Racism Laws in Workplace

Racial profiling and discrimination has a long history that has resulted in the creation of federal laws such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which protects employees and job applicants from racial and cultural prejudice on the part of an employer when determining hiring, termination, compensation amounts, and more. At Brownstein Thomas, LLP, we are a team of highly experienced San Francisco racial discrimination attorneys who have represented clients on both sides of these types of cases.

Race Persecution and the Civil Rights Act

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was originally passed with the intent of outlawing racial segregation in the US. Title VII is the section of this particular act that protects employees and applications from discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. Both Title VII and California law protect employees from race persecution and prejudice as discrimination in:

• Interviewing and hiring new applicants and terminating current employees
• Determining wages and benefits
• Awarding a promotion or deciding layoffs
• Providing training to employees
• Retirement, disability plans, and maternity or medical leave

If you believe you are a victim of racial prejudice, or are an employer concerned about protecting the rights of yourself and your employees, it is advisable to contact a lawyer without delay. Your individual case can be closely examined to determine the best course of action to take. Our team can help with both litigation and mediation and help you explore your options.

To discuss your possible involvement in an ethnic discrimination case, please call Brownstein Thomas, LLP at 877.214.9714 today to discuss your situation. You may also fill out our web form for a prompt response.