Practice Area
Workplace Discrimination
Treated unfairly at work because of who you are? California's FEHA provides some of the strongest anti-discrimination protections in the country.
California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age (40+), disability, medical condition, marital status, and more. These protections apply to hiring, firing, promotions, pay, job assignments, and all other terms of employment.
Stoll & Haynes has represented Bay Area employees in workplace discrimination cases for over 30 years. We understand how discrimination often manifests — subtle patterns of unequal treatment, biased performance reviews, exclusion from opportunities — and we know how to build compelling cases.
If you've experienced discrimination at work, you have the right to fight back. Our attorneys will evaluate your situation, explain your options, and fight aggressively on your behalf.
How We Help
What Our Workplace Discrimination Lawyers Do
Evaluate Your Situation
We analyze your employment history, performance reviews, and the circumstances of any adverse action to identify patterns of discrimination.
File DFEH/EEOC Charges
Most discrimination claims require filing with the California DFEH or federal EEOC. We handle this process efficiently and strategically.
Gather Evidence
We preserve emails, performance records, comparator data, and witness testimony to build a compelling discrimination case.
Handle All Discrimination Types
Race, gender, age, disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation — we handle all forms of workplace discrimination.
Negotiate Settlements
We negotiate aggressively for maximum compensation including back pay, front pay, emotional distress damages, and attorney's fees.
Litigate in Court
We're fully prepared to take your case to trial in state or federal court if necessary to achieve justice.
Why Stoll & Haynes
California's Trusted Workplace Discrimination Attorneys
- 30+ years representing Bay Area employees in discrimination cases
- Attorney fee earned only upon successful recovery
- Confidential case evaluations at our San Francisco Financial District office
- Experience with both FEHA (state) and Title VII (federal) claims
- Strong track record of settlements and verdicts for discrimination victims
- We handle the entire administrative process from DFEH/EEOC filing to litigation
Free Case Evaluation
Contingency fee basis — our fee is earned only upon a successful recovery on personal injury cases. Serving clients throughout the State of California.
FAQ
Common Questions About Workplace Discrimination in California
California's FEHA provides broader protections than federal law — it covers smaller employers (5+ employees vs. 15+ for federal), protects more characteristics, and provides longer filing deadlines. In most cases, California employees are better protected under state law.
Discrimination is rarely proven with direct evidence. Most cases rely on circumstantial evidence: disparate treatment compared to similarly situated employees, suspicious timing, inconsistent explanations for adverse actions, and statistical evidence of discriminatory patterns.
Under FEHA, you must file a complaint with the DFEH within three years of the discriminatory act. For federal claims under Title VII, you must file with the EEOC within 300 days. Contact us immediately — these deadlines are strict.
No. Retaliation for filing a discrimination complaint is itself illegal under both California and federal law. If your employer retaliates against you, that creates an additional legal claim. Document everything and contact us immediately.
Injured or Treated Unfairly? We Can Help.
Stoll & Haynes has been fighting for clients throughout the State of California since 1994. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation.
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