California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) provides workers with many legal rights. If yours have been violated, a FEHA lawyer in Los Angeles at Setyan Law can help.
FEHA is a state law that prohibits unlawful treatment of workers in many of the same ways that federal laws do. However, FEHA is much broader than some federal laws and allows for greater compensation recovery. To learn more about your rights under FEHA, you should reach out to a Los Angeles employment lawyer at Setyan Law.
What Does FEHA Cover?
FEHA prohibits employment discrimination, all types of harassment, including sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and denial of medical leave and pregnancy leave.
The FEHA also protects employees who undertake protected activities, such as going on a medical leave or using sick time. It’s crucial to link the adverse employment action, such as termination or demotion, with the employee’s protected characteristic or activity. Sine many employers know this, they will often create pretextual reasons to terminate the protected employee. Thus, it’s crucial that the Los Angeles, CA, employment attorneys at Setyan Law analyze your situation and advise you how to best navigate the employment litigation process.
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) oversees FEHA and accepts complaints against employers who violate the law. However, you may also be able to file a FEHA lawsuit in court. You should consult with a Los Angeles FEHA attorney who can explain your options and help you select the best path forward.
FEHA Statue of Limitations
There is a deadline within which you must file a FEHA lawsuit. If you have been discriminated against, harassed, wrongfully terminated, or otherwise treated unfairly by your employer, you have three years to obtain a right to sue letter from the DFEH and file a lawsuit. That time period begins from the last illegal act or your date of termination.
Are All Employers Subject to FEHA?
No. FEHA applies to public and private employers, including labor organizations and employment agencies. However, it only applies to companies with five or more employees.
It should be noted that harassment is prohibited in all workplaces, no matter how many employees the employer has. Religious organizations are exempted from the FEHA.
How Can a FEHA Defense Attorney Help Me?
When you contact a FEHA attorney in Los Angeles at Setyan Law, we will begin by listening to your story. We know that you need to explain exactly what happened. Then, we will conduct an investigation and gather evidence to support your claims.
Your employer will likely hire a team of attorneys to protect them. They may even try to put some of the blame on you. Don’t speak to your employer or anyone else about your claims until you’ve formed a statement with the help of a FEHA lawyer at Setyan Law.
We can help you file a FEHA violation complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. This may also involve negotiating a FEHA settlement with your employer. The attorneys at Setyan Law are skilled in negotiations, and we know how to get you the compensation you deserve.
Call Setyan Law for Help with a FEHA Claim
If you’ve been treated unfairly by an employer, you need someone by your side to protect your rights. Harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation are all prohibited by FEHA. You have the right to seek legal representation to help you decide which options are best for you.
Setyan Law has a team of legal professionals ready to act in your case. Call us today at (213) 618-3655 to schedule a free consultation. No fee until we win.
How an Employment Attorney in Los Angeles Can Help You
Employment disputes are about more than winning. They often involve your livelihood and can impact your entire life. Setyan Law has a team of legal professionals and discrimination lawyers in Los Angeles, CA, Pasadena, CA, and Glendale, CA.
We will review your case, gather evidence to support your claims, and fight for you to get the justice you deserve.
Please feel free to call us for a free consultation about your rights.