Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Right to Sue

I have filed a complaint with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing. The investigation has begun. Today I received a Right to Sue notice. I had been told by the DFEH, that the next step was that I would receive a copy of the Respondent�s response. Does receiving this letter mean my case is finished or unsubstantiated?


Asked on 9/06/08, 5:54 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Arkady Itkin Law Office of Arkady Itkin

Re: Right to Sue

Hello.

The Right to Sue letter from DFEH is a purely symbolic, necessary step before filing a lawsuit. The DFEH almost never finds any conclusive evidence of discrimination/harassment or any other unlawful conduct (understandable they don't have the resources to go after every such claim) whether such conduct took place or not.

At this point, you have the right to file a civil suit to recover damages if you have legitimate claims. If you would like to discuss this further, feel free to contact me.

Thanks,

Arkady Itkin

California Employment Lawyer

San Francisco / Sacramento / San Jose

http://www.sanfranciscoemploymentlawfirm.com

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Answered on 9/08/08, 2:36 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Right to Sue

Generally, the case file is closed with that letter. Pay attention to the time limit for filing suit.

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Answered on 9/08/08, 2:36 pm


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