Legal Question in Discrimination Law in California

I am sorry that you've had to endure this harassment. This conduct is unacceptable in the workplace or anywhere else, and you shouldn't have to put up with it. Preliminarily, an employee would file a complaint of discrimination and harassment with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, done properly with the assistance of an attorney. The DFEH could either investigate, or simply issue a "right-to-sue" letter, in which case the attorney has a little under one year to file a lawsuit. There are many fine attorneys within a reasonable radius of your town who represent employees in your type of situation. Feel free to e-mail me directly for further information.

This is outrageous conduct. This is racial discrimination, work place harassment and a hostile work environment. There is a one year statute of limitations though. You need to file withthe DFEH as the other attorney indicated. You can obtain the Notice of Claim and Questionnaire forms on the State of CA website ASAP. After they investigate a Right to Sue letter will be issued. You cannot sue your employer without it. However, you also need to make sure to try and resolve this informally with your superiors. Explain you concerns in an e-mail so it is documented. I advise you to seek out the advice of an attorney too. You can find one on the CELA (CA Employment Lawyers Assn.) website. I hope this helps. Bob