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You Deserve
Fair Treatment
Have you experienced age, race, or gender-based harassment at work, either currently or in the past? Workplace harassment is a difficult and traumatic experience, and you have the right to hold your harassers accountable. Under California law, you may be entitled to financial compensation and other legal relief, including:
- Lost wages.
- Lost commissions and tips.
- Lost benefits.
- Loss of stock options.
- Reimbursement for medical bills and counseling.
- Punitive damages.
Are You Concerned About
Employer Retaliation
It’s natural to worry that taking legal action could make your work environment worse. You may fear retaliation, increased harassment, or even termination. But under California law, employer retaliation is illegal—and you have legal protections to fight back.
Even if an employer knows they can’t fire you outright, they may try to retaliate in more subtle ways, such as:
- Assigning you undesirable shifts.
- Micromanaging your every move.
- Giving you unfair performance reviews.
If your employer retaliates against you for standing up for your rights, you may have grounds for a legal claim.
Colby Law Firm Attorneys
Focus on Employment Law
Discrimination. Retaliation. Unpaid wages. If you’re dealing with unfair treatment at work, you don’t have to face it alone. Colby Law Firm focuses on California employment law and helps workers take action when their rights may have been violated. Our attorneys bring years of experience advocating for employees, and we’re here to help you explore your legal options.
Colby Law Firm Has a Unique Advantage
We Have Experience on “The Other Side”
Colby Law Firm stands firmly on the side of employees—but we know how the other side operates. Our lawyers have experience representing both employers and employees, and we use that insight to fight for your rights. You deserve a workplace free from harassment and discrimination, and we’re here to make sure you get it.
You Don't Have To Handle It Alone
Wrongful termination cases are tough to win without skilled legal representation—those who go it alone rarely get the outcome they deserve.
California labor laws change frequently, and employers have teams of legal heavyweights on their side. We know—we used to be them! We use our insider knowledge to anticipate their tactics, counter their strategies, and fight for the justice.
Whether you need aggressive representation in court or strategic guidance before filing a lawsuit, Colby Law Firm is ready to fight for you.
Contact us today for a free case review.
Sexual Harassment
You Deserve a Safe and Respectful Workplace
Employers have a legal duty to prevent sexual harassment, yet many fail to do so. If you’ve experienced harassment, you have rights.
Under California law, sexual harassment includes:
- Quid pro quo harassment (e.g., being pressured to tolerate harassment in exchange for job benefits or to avoid punishment)
- Hostile work environment (e.g., pervasive or severe harassment that creates an abusive workplace)
- Unwanted sexual advances (e.g., persistent or inappropriate flirting, requests for dates, or physical contact)
- Sexually explicit comments or jokes (e.g., offensive remarks about someone’s body, clothing, or sexual activity)
- Inappropriate touching or groping
- Retaliation for rejecting advances or reporting harassment
Racial & Ethnic Discrimination
You Deserve Equal Treatment—No Exceptions
Federal and state laws prohibit racial and ethnic discrimination in the workplace, yet many employees still face unfair treatment. If your employer has created a hostile work environment or treated you differently because of your race, you have legal rights.
Race and ethnicity are just two of several protected characteristics under the law. Others include gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, military status, and immigration status.
Examples of racial and ethnic discrimination include:
- Requesting race-based information before making a hiring decision.
- Requiring unnecessary skills tests that are unrelated to the job.
- Unequal treatment of ethnic minorities, including denial of promotions, unfair discipline, or exclusion from workplace opportunities.
If you believe you’ve experienced racial or ethnic discrimination at work, you may have a legal claim.
Age Discrimination
Age-Based Bias Is Illegal
Age discrimination in the workplace is a harsh reality that many workers face. Despite experience or willingness to adapt, older employees are often unfairly judged, excluded from opportunities, or pushed out of the workforce entirely.
In California, age discrimination protections apply to all employees age 40 and older. Unlawful age discrimination can take many forms, including:
- Refusing to hire older workers, even when they are fully qualified
- Denying promotions based on age rather than performance.
- Firing employees once they reach a certain age.
- Creating a hostile work environment through age-related harassment.
If you believe you’ve been targeted due to your age, you may have a legal claim.
Is It Worth Your Time To Seek Legal Counsel?
If you were fired for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons, pursuing legal action could mean recovering lost wages, benefits, and damages for emotional distress. A successfully managed case may result in a settlement without ever going to court. On the other hand, if you don’t take action, you risk losing the compensation you may rightfully deserve—and your employer faces no accountability for their unlawful conduct.
Colby Law Firm can evaluate your case and help you understand your options.
Contact us for a free case review today.
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Why Choose
Colby Law Firm
Aaron Colby is a California employment lawyer who knows how to resolve disputes. After 15 years representing companies, he started Colby Law Firm to represent employees. Aaron’s perspective and experience from being “on the other side” gives him an edge. Aaron brings his practical, focused, and relentless approach to helping employees protect their rights.
Aaron Colby
Lead Attorney and Founder Colby Law