akland Employment Law Lawyer
Bringing an Employment-Related Lawsuit
Workplace Discrimination • Harassment • Wage and Hour Violations
In California, workers who have suffered unlawful conduct in violation of their rights under the Fair Employment and Housing Act must file a complaint with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). You must file a claim before you can file a lawsuit.
You have a limited period of time in which to bring a claim of discrimination or harassment in the workplace (statute of limitations). Generally this must be done within one year of the conduct (there are limited exceptions).
- For information about the DFEH and its complaint process and forms.
The DFEH can investigate your claim and bring suit on your behalf, or you can file for an immediate Right to Sue. Do not do so until you have spoken with an attorney.
Contact the Dolan Law Firm in Oakland, Sacramento or San Francisco. There may be an advantage to you of working with the DFEH first. One of our skilled and experienced Oakland employment law attorney will advise you on the steps to take given the facts of your specific case and the outcomes you want to achieve.
If DFEH investigates your claim and finds there is cause, that can be helpful to you and it does not necessarily mean you cannot file an employment lawsuit in civil court. In a civil lawsuit brought by one of our lawyers you may be able to seek damages for emotional distress.
A History of Results in Employment Law Cases
The Dolan Law Firm has obtained more than $70 million in verdicts and settlements for California employees who have been the victims of discrimination and harassment, including the highest recorded verdict in California and U.S. history for a race discrimination case: $60 million dollars. A few of our other significant cases included:
- $750,000 settlement on behalf of a man who was denied employment due to disability.
- $545,000.00 settlement for an employee who was refused medical leave to seek psychiatric care.
- $650,000 settlement for a pregnant employee who was called a "fat cow" and told she was worthless because she was pregnant.
- $235,000 for an employee harassed and wrongfully fired because of his sexual orientation.
Contact Our Oakland Employment Law Attorneys
Contact the discrimination attorneys of the Dolan Law Firm for a free case evaluation and assistance in filing your claim. If you have suffered retaliation or lost your job because you sought to protect your rights, we are on your side. Our Oakland employment law attorneys have three office locations for your convenience: San Francisco, Sacramento and Oakland.
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