Discrimination

Workplace discrimination occurs when an employee is treated unfairly, unequally, or unlawfully based on protected characteristics such as race, sex, pregnancy, disability, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected traits. Both federal and California laws are designed to protect employees from this type of misconduct and ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.

At Bokhour Law Group, PC, we are dedicated to advocating for employees who have been subjected to discrimination in the workplace. Discrimination can arise at any stage of employment—from hiring and onboarding to promotions, compensation, discipline, and termination. In many cases, it may also manifest through subtle but harmful patterns of behavior, including exclusion, unequal treatment, or biased decision-making.

California provides some of the strongest employee protections in the country through laws such as the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), which applies to employers with five or more employees. FEHA not only prohibits discrimination based on actual protected characteristics, but also on perceived characteristics or association with individuals in protected groups. This broad protection ensures that employees are safeguarded from both direct and indirect forms of discrimination.

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Workplace discrimination can take many forms, including:

• Failure to hire or promote qualified individuals due to a protected characteristic
• Unequal pay, benefits, or job opportunities compared to similarly situated employees
• Harassment or conduct that creates a hostile or offensive work environment
• Disproportionate or unfair disciplinary actions against certain employees
• Wrongful termination based on discriminatory motives
• Exclusion from meetings, projects, or advancement opportunities
• Retaliation for reporting or opposing discriminatory practices

Employers have a legal obligation to prevent, investigate, and address discrimination in the workplace. This includes implementing clear policies, providing training, and responding promptly and effectively to complaints. When employers fail to take appropriate action—or worse, ignore or enable discriminatory behavior—they can be held accountable under both state and federal law.

Employees who have experienced discrimination may be entitled to various forms of compensation, including lost wages, back pay, reinstatement, and damages for emotional distress. In certain cases, employees may also recover punitive damages where the employer’s conduct was particularly egregious, as well as attorney’s fees and costs associated with pursuing the claim.

Taking action not only helps you recover what you are owed, but can also lead to meaningful changes in workplace policies and practices that protect others from similar treatment in the future. Bokhour Law Group, PC has extensive experience handling discrimination cases across California and is committed to guiding employees through every step of the legal process. Our team is dedicated to holding employers accountable and securing the justice and compensation our clients deserve.