Sacramento Discrimination Lawyer

Defending Clients Facing Workplace Discrimination in Sacramento County

Discrimination against employees in the workplace — on the bases of:

• Race
• Gender
• Age
• Pregnancy
• Disability
• National origin
• Other criteria

All of the above are against the law. If you feel you are a target for workplace discrimination, you need skilled employment law representation in your corner immediately. When you need employment discrimination lawyers in Sacramento, contact us for the legal help you need.

For more than 20 years of successful employment law practice in Sacramento and throughout central and Northern California, the Law Office of Jeffrey D. Fulton has been protecting people like you. We can be the champion you need to overcome workplace discrimination and obtain justice.

Have you experienced workplace discrimination? Call the Law Office of Jeffrey D. Fulton today at (916) 318-3388 or contact us online to schedule a meeting with our Sacramento discrimination attorney!

Filing a Discrimination Claim in California

In California, an individual may file a workplace discrimination claim with either the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The DFEH is California’s state administrative agency, while the EEOC is the federal administrative agency. These two agencies have a work-sharing agreement. Under this agreement, the agencies cooperate during the claims process. It is only necessary to file a claim with one of these agencies.

The EEOC and DFEH have minimum requirements for the number of employees an employer must have for the regulations to apply. To file a discrimination claim with the EEOC, your employer must have at least 15 employees. Age discrimination claims require 20 or more employees. The DFEH, on the other hand, will accept claims from those whose workplace has five or more employees. If you need a discrimination lawyer in Sacramento, call us today.

How Long Do I Have to File a Workplace Discrimination Claim?

Claims filed to the DEFH must be submitted within one year after the date of the discriminatory act. In federal cases, an employee must file a discrimination claim to the EEOC within 180 days, though this deadline may be extended to 300 days in some cases. Federal employees must submit their claim to the EEOC within 45 days of the discrimination.