Racial Discrimination Lawyer in Van Nuys

We Represent Workers Only. Never Employers.

Laurel Employment Law represents workers only. We never represent employers, which means every strategy we develop, every deposition we take, and every demand letter we send is built entirely around you. Our founder’s background as a former corporate executive gives us a practical understanding of how companies document personnel decisions and build paper trails. In racial discrimination cases, that insider perspective matters.

We serve clients throughout the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles from our Van Nuys office. Free consultations are available in person or virtually, and we work on a contingency fee basis so you pay nothing unless we achieve a successful outcome. Bilingual assistance in Spanish is available.

If you believe your employer has discriminated against you based on race, call our Van Nuys office at (310) 929-6371 to schedule your free consultation. There’s no cost to speak with us and no obligation to proceed.

What Racial Discrimination at Work Can Look Like

Racial discrimination covers unfavorable treatment of an employee or job applicant based on race, skin color, ancestry, physical features associated with race, perceived race, or association with someone of a particular racial background. It appears at every stage of employment, from the initial hiring decision through termination and beyond.

Covered adverse employment actions include:

• Hiring and firing decisions that favor one racial group over another
• Promotions and demotions influenced by race rather than performance or qualifications
• Pay disparities and unequal benefits between similarly situated employees of different races
• Job assignments and training opportunities withheld based on race
• Racially hostile work environments created by supervisors, coworkers, or even clients when the employer fails to address them

California’s CROWN Act (SB 188, effective January 1, 2020) extends these protections further. Under the CROWN Act, the definition of race includes hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locs, twists, cornrows, and afros. A grooming policy that disproportionately burdens employees of a particular racial background can be actionable as racial discrimination, even if the policy appears race-neutral on its face.

Employers rarely state race as the reason for a decision. Discrimination is more often established through patterns of treatment, comparative evidence, or a policy that produces racially disparate outcomes across a workforce.

Why Van Nuys Workers Choose Laurel Employment Law

Our approach is aggressive and strategic. We pursue both settlements and litigation, and we don’t soften our advocacy to make the process more comfortable for the other side. Because our founder came from the corporate world, we understand how employers frame disciplinary decisions, how performance documentation gets constructed after the fact, and where the inconsistencies tend to appear. That knowledge shapes how we investigate and challenge employer conduct.

Our proprietary case management system keeps your file organized and your case moving efficiently. We communicate clearly and consistently, translating every stage of your claim into plain language. Spanish-speaking clients receive full bilingual assistance throughout. And because we work on a contingency fee basis, you can retain a racial discrimination attorney in Van Nuys without any upfront cost.