Race Discrimination Lawyer for California Employees

Dignity at Work is Your Right, Not a Privilege.

No one should have to endure racial slurs, unequal treatment, or a hostile work environment just to earn a paycheck. If you have been targeted, passed over for promotions, or harassed because of your race, we are here to hold your employer accountable.

You Deserve a Workplace Free from Bias

Workplace racism often hides behind "coded" language, unfair disciplinary write-ups, or being excluded from opportunities given to others. It is an insidious form of abuse that affects your mental health, your career trajectory, and your livelihood. You don't have to tolerate a hostile environment or discriminatory practices. In California, the law is on your side—and so are we. It’s time to level the playing field.

Hostile Work Environment

Being subjected to racial slurs, derogatory jokes, or offensive symbols that make your workplace intimidating or abusive.

Unequal Promotion & Pay

Being passed over for raises or promotions that are consistently given to less-qualified employees of a different race.

Unfair Disciplinary Action

Facing harsher scrutiny, more frequent write-ups, or unfair performance reviews compared to your peers for the same work.

Wrongful Termination

Being fired, laid off, or pushed out of your job because of your race or because you spoke out against discrimination.

Discriminatory Hiring Practices

Being denied employment or segregated into specific roles based on race, rather than your skills and experience.

Retaliation

Facing "punishment"—like a demotion or a bad schedule—after you report discrimination to HR or a supervisor.

"We Don't Back Down from Big Companies."

Discrimination cases are often met with "he-said, she-said" defenses. Employers will claim it was a "culture fit" issue or a "personality conflict." We know how to look for the patterns of behavior that prove bias. We document the history, interview witnesses, and fight until your employer can no longer hide behind excuses.

“When a company tolerates racism, they are violating the law and your human rights. We take these cases personally, and we fight with everything we have to secure justice.” — Avi Gholian, Founding Attorney

No Upfront Fees

We work on a contingency basis. We only collect a fee if we win your case and recover compensation for you.

Deep Legal Experience

We have handled complex discrimination cases and know how to navigate the California Civil Rights Department (CRD).

Unyielding Advocacy

Discrimination affects your future. We are prepared to take your case to trial to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

Our Process is Simple & Transparent

You do not need to figure this out alone. We keep the process clear, explain what matters, and help you understand what comes next.

Start with a conversation

No high-pressure sales. Just an honest talk about your situation and how we can help.

01

Start With a Conversation

We listen to your story, document the specific incidents of bias, and determine the strength of your legal claim.

02

Review the Records

We gather all internal complaints, emails, performance reviews, and witness statements to build a clear picture of the discrimination.

03

Build the Claim

We file the necessary administrative charges and prepare a robust legal case that focuses on the harm done to your career.

04

Push for Recovery

We demand full accountability, seeking damages for lost wages, emotional distress, and the impact this has had on your life.

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You’ve taken enough. Now let us help you stand up for your rights. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation. We fight on a contingency basis—you pay nothing unless we win.

Common Questions About Discrimination Claims

Do I need to report the discrimination to HR first?
Reporting is often a critical step, but not always required to start a legal conversation with us. However, you should document every report you make. We can help you navigate how to formally report it to protect your rights.
You don’t need a “smoking gun.” Proof often comes from patterns: differential treatment, biased comments, or statistical disparities in hiring/firing. We specialize in uncovering the evidence that employers try to keep hidden.

Yes. If the harassment is “severe or pervasive,” it is illegal. Even a single incident, if extreme enough, can create a hostile work environment.

Yes, and this is often the strongest part of a case. Retaliation is a separate, clear-cut violation. If you are fired for complaining about discrimination, we can fight on two fronts: the original discrimination and the illegal retaliation.
You may be entitled to back pay (lost wages), front pay (future lost earnings), damages for emotional distress (pain and suffering), and in some cases, punitive damages to punish the employer for egregious behavior.
We are used to fighting large corporate legal teams. We have the resources and the tenacity to stand our ground against any employer, no matter their size or influence.
Not always. Many cases are resolved through structured mediation or high-value settlements before they ever reach a courtroom. Our goal is always to get the best result for you, whether that happens at the table or in front of a jury.