Employment discrimination in San Francisco exists in many forms\u2014some obvious, others subtle, but all illegal. If you feel you’re being treated differently at work because of who you are\u2014your race, your gender, your language, your age, your pregnancy, or your medical condition\u2014you’re likely a victim of employment discrimination. Liberation Law Group has been representing workers in exactly your situation for Over 20 years. <\/p>\n
My name is Arlo Uriarte<\/strong>, employment lawyer at Liberation Law Group, located at 2760 Mission Street 2nd floor, San Francisco. Call 1-888-442-2642<\/strong> or request your free consultation here<\/a>. We speak English and Spanish. <\/p>\n Common Forms of Employment Discrimination in San Francisco<\/p>\n Discrimination based on race or national origin:<\/strong> Being treated differently for being Latino, for your accent, or for speaking Spanish. Being assigned worse shifts, more dangerous work, or being denied promotions without valid reason. Learn about racial discrimination in the workplace in California<\/a>. <\/p>\n Gender and pregnancy discrimination:<\/strong> Paying women less for equivalent work, denying promotions for being a woman or being pregnant, or creating an environment where women are marginalized. Read about pregnancy discrimination in California<\/a>. <\/p>\n Sexual harassment:<\/strong> Unwanted sexual conduct that creates a hostile environment or conditions employment benefits. Since 2022, arbitration agreements cannot block these cases. Read about sexual harassment in the workplace<\/a>. <\/p>\n Age discrimination:<\/strong> If you’re over 40 and you’re fired to hire someone younger, or you’re excluded from projects because of your age. Read about age discrimination in the workplace<\/a>. <\/p>\n Disability discrimination:<\/strong> Denying reasonable accommodations, firing due to a medical condition, or marginalizing because of a disability. Read about disability discrimination in California<\/a>. <\/p>\n Retaliation:<\/strong> Any negative action by the employer for having exercised a protected right. Read about workplace retaliation in California<\/a>. <\/p>\n Do you recognize your situation in any of these forms of discrimination?Attorney Arlo Uriarte<\/strong> can evaluate it today\u2014free, in Spanish. 1-888-442-2642<\/strong>\u2014free consultation here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The FEHA Law: Your Legal Protection in San Francisco<\/p>\n California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is the primary protection statute. It applies to employers with 5 or more employees\u2014covering the vast majority of businesses in San Francisco. Compensation in successful cases can include lost wages, emotional damages with no maximum cap, punitive damages, and attorney fees paid by the employer. You have 3 years from the most recent discriminatory act to take action. Learn about all employment discrimination in San Francisco<\/a>. <\/p>\n Ready to defend your rights?Call 1-888-442-2642<\/strong> to speak with attorney Arlo Uriarte<\/strong>. Free evaluation in Spanish<\/a> \u2014 no obligation.<\/p>\n Frequently Asked Questions \u2014 Employment Discrimination in San Francisco<\/p>\n How long do I have to sue my employer in California? How much will it cost me to hire Liberation Law Group? Can my employer retaliate against me for calling an attorney? Do undocumented workers have the same rights? What types of cases does Liberation Law Group handle? Do you have to go to court to win an employment case? Does Liberation Law Group serve in Spanish? How can I contact Liberation Law Group? Don’t Wait Any Longer\u2014Act Today
\n For wage theft: 3 years under the Labor Code (4 under UCL). For discrimination and harassment under FEHA: 3 years from the most recent act. For retaliation: 3 years. For workers’ compensation: generally 1 year. These deadlines run from each violation\u2014act soon so you don’t lose the claimable period. Call 1-888-442-2642<\/strong>. <\/p>\n
\n Nothing upfront. We work on pure contingency\u2014the initial consultation is completely free and we only charge if we win. In successful cases under FEHA, the employer generally must pay the worker’s attorney fees. No hidden charges or surprises. Call 1-888-442-2642<\/strong>. <\/p>\n
\n No. It’s illegal retaliation that adds significant value to your case. Read about workplace retaliation in California<\/a>. Call 1-888-442-2642<\/strong>. <\/p>\n
\n Yes. Code \u00a7 7285 guarantees equal protections regardless of immigration status. Total confidentiality\u2014we don’t share information with agencies. Call 1-888-442-2642<\/strong>. <\/p>\n
\n Wage theft and overtime, employment discrimination (race, gender, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, LGBTQIA+), sexual harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, misclassification as a contractor, class actions and PAGA actions. We serve San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Solano, Monterey, Watsonville, Santa Cruz, San Mateo, and the entire region. Call 1-888-442-2642<\/strong>. <\/p>\n
\n Not necessarily. Most are resolved through negotiation or mediation without trial\u2014often within 6-18 months. But Liberation Law Group is fully prepared to litigate in Superior Court when the employer doesn’t offer fair compensation. Call 1-888-442-2642<\/strong>. <\/p>\n
\n Yes. Arlo Uriarte and the entire team are fully bilingual. The entire process can be done in Spanish\u2014consultation, investigation, negotiation, and if necessary, trial. No translators or intermediaries. Call 1-888-442-2642<\/strong>. <\/p>\n
\n Call 1-888-442-2642<\/strong>\u2014complete our free form<\/a>. Office at 2760 Mission Street 2nd floor, San Francisco. Consultations by phone, video, or in person. The initial consultation is completely free. <\/p>\n
\nCall 1-888-442-2642<\/strong> or complete our free form<\/a>. Attorney Arlo Uriarte<\/strong> is ready \u2014 in English or Spanish, at no cost. <\/p>\n