What Is Workplace Discrimination?

Workplace discrimination happens when an employer treats you differently because of a protected characteristic, including:

• Race or ethnicity
• Gender or gender identity
• Age
• Disability or medical condition
• Religion
• Sexual orientation
• Pregnancy
• National origin
• Marital status

Under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), employees are protected at every stage — hiring, promotions, pay, discipline, and termination.

Common Examples We See

Discrimination isn’t always obvious. It often shows up in patterns like:

• Being passed over for promotions despite strong performance
• Sudden negative reviews after years of positive feedback
• Unequal pay compared to coworkers doing the same job
• Being excluded from meetings, projects, or leadership opportunities
• Harassment tied to your identity
• Termination shortly after disclosing a medical condition or pregnancy

You Don’t Have to Prove Everything Right Now

A lot of people hesitate because they think: “I don’t have enough proof.”

You don’t need a “smoking gun.”

Most strong cases are built from:

• Patterns
• Timing
• Emails/texts
• Witnesses
• Employer inconsistencies

Our job is to connect the dots and prove intent.

What You May Be Entitled To

If you’ve been a victim of discrimination, you may be able to recover:

• Lost wages and future earnings
• Emotional distress damages
• Punitive damages (in serious cases)
• Attorney’s fees and costs

In many cases, we also negotiate confidential, pre-lawsuit resolutions.

Why Oakwood Legal Group

• Aggressive, results-driven representation
• Deep experience with California employment law
• Strategic approach — not just filing, but positioning your case for leverage
• Direct communication — you’re not handed off or ignored

What To Do Next

If you think you’re being discriminated against:

1. Start documenting everything

2. Don’t quit before speaking to a lawyer

3. Contact us for a confidential consultation

Timing matters — California claims have strict deadlines.

Free Confidential Consultation

We’ll evaluate your situation honestly and tell you where you stand.

Call us or submit a form below to get started.