Orange County Racial Discrimination Attorneys
The attorneys at Collins & Bellenghi, LLP, provide experienced, quality, and effective representation to employees and employers in racial discrimination matters in Southern California. As one of the first and most respected minority-owned law firms in Orange County, our racial discrimination lawyers have a great deal of insight into issues in this area, and can provide practical advice and dedicated representation to employers and employees in relation to civil rights and employment law disputes.
Newport Beach Lawyers — EEOC — Civil Rights
Employees have a right to work in an environment that is free from racial harassment or discrimination. Specifically, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex/gender, or national origin.
Under the Civil Rights Act, racial discrimination may include:
- Hostile work environment: It is unlawful to harass an individual because of his or her race or color. Harassment can include racial slurs, derogatory e-mails, offensive remarks, or other distasteful behavior that creates a hostile working environment.
- Adverse employment actions: It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate on the basis of race or color in any aspect of employment, including hiring, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoffs, firing, and other aspects of employment.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigates reported racial harassment or discrimination, and enforces provisions of the Civil Rights Act.
Provided employees follow proper channels in reporting claims of racial discrimination or harassment — through employment policies and the EEOC — employers can be held accountable for such behavior. Employers are directly responsible for racial harassment or discrimination by an individual in a supervisory capacity. When racial harassment by a co-worker or client is reported, employers are responsible for taking action to prevent and remedy such harassment. If proper action is not taken, the employer can be held responsible for continuing employee racial harassment. Employers are also prohibited from retaliating against an employee for reporting racial harassment or discrimination in the workplace.
Protecting Employee Rights ∙ Defending Employer Interests
Our attorneys work to resolve racial discrimination conflicts as quickly and efficiently as possible, whether we are aggressively asserting the rights of the employee, or we are relentlessly defending the reputation of the employers. We carefully investigate claims and advise clients regarding options for resolution, including resolution through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
Contact our Orange County racial discrimination lawyers at Collins & Bellenghi for a confidential consultation regarding your situation. Our experienced lawyers can provide an honest assessment of your case and provide effective representation throughout the legal process.
Newport Beach Race Discrimination Lawyers
Southern California Civil Rights Attorneys