Northern California Race Discrimination Attorney
It may be more subtle, but racial discrimination is alive and well in the workplace. Through vigilant and aggressive representation, the Law Offices of John L. Burris works to eradicate this cancer one case at a time.
Renowned civil rights and employment rights trial lawyer John Burris represents African-Americans, Hispanics and other individuals or groups who are denied employment opportunities or mistreated by employers because of their race or ethnicity. Practicing on his own since 1985, Mr. Burris has won important legal victories under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other state and federal laws that prohibit race-based discrimination.
Do You Suspect Racial Discrimination?
We represent clients from the San Francisco Bay Area, the San Joaquin Valley, Sacramento and across Northern California. Call 510-379-7215 to discuss your case.
The Law Offices of John L. Burris is prepared to take on corporate entities, unions and federal, state or municipal employers for discriminatory practices against blacks, Latinos, Asians and other workers. Racial discrimination takes many forms:
- Hiring and candidate screening
- Failure to promote
- Unequal compensation
- Less desirable job assignments
- Uneven discipline
- Racial harassment by supervisors or co-workers
- Racial preference in termination or layoffs
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
— Martin Luther King Jr.
Reform through Litigation
Sometimes a lawsuit is the only path to progress, both for the individual client and to change employment practices. In 1999, John Burris settled a class action lawsuit against United Parcel Service (UPS) that alleged systematic racial discrimination in initial hiring, duties, training and promotion of African-Americans and Hispanics. The affected workers received monetary damages and the company agreed to establish hiring and advancement goals for all package handlers.
Damages in a racial discrimination claim can include hiring, advancement or reinstatement; back pay and future wages; emotional distress; attorney fees; fines or punitive damages.
If you believe that you were treated differently in the workplace because of your race, ethnicity or national origin, you may have grounds for a civil rights lawsuit. Contact our Oakland firm at 510-379-7215 to discuss your legal standing.
