San Jose Racial Discrimination Lawyers

Employment Discrimination Based on Race, Ethnicity or National Origin

While race discrimination in the workplace tends to be more subtle than it was in past generations, it is still a barrier for African American employees, Asian employees and others. Some communities are seeing a surge of discrimination against workers based upon their ethnicity or national origin, including Hispanic workers and those of Middle Eastern descent. In some cases employees are being harassed and discriminated against because they are perceived to be of a certain ethnicity or national origin.

The law is clear: An employer cannot discriminate because of race, ethnicity or national origin with regard to:

• Hiring or promotions
• Firing or layoffs
• Segregating employees into certain job classes
• Failing to offer a class of employees job training or other career opportunities
• Employing one group of people under different terms or conditions than other employees because of race, ethnicity or national origin

If you believe you have been the victim of racial discrimination on the job because of your color, ethnicity or national origin, call (877) 295-4814 or contact a San Jose employment law attorney at the law offices of Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel online. You will speak directly with an attorney in a free initial consultation.

With more than 30 years of experience in California employment law, our lawyers can provide you with sound legal advice and strong, effective trial court representation in cases of racial discrimination. Attorney Gerald Emanuel, a partner in the firm, has repeatedly been named by San Jose Magazine as one of San Jose’s Best Lawyers in the area of employment discrimination. He and his team of employment attorneys have a track record of success handling discrimination cases for employees.

International Businesses and Discrimination

California is home to a large number of corporate offices of international businesses. In these workplaces, racial insensitivity can be the result of an international business failing to understand the requirements and protections of California employment law and federal employment law.

In such cases, discrimination is not limited to people of color. We find instances of "reverse discrimination" in which Caucasian American workers are treated differently than the employees from the company's country of origin. While this may be part of the company "culture," it can run afoul of American law.

Learn more about how we can help you fight racial discrimination in your workplace. Contact our San Jose, California, employment law firm to schedule a consultation. In most instances we will handle your case on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorneys’ fees until we achieve a successful verdict or settlement for you.