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Has your employer violated the Oakland labor code? Alternative dispute resolution may be worth pursuing before you file a lawsuit. Our alternative dispute resolution lawyers can assess your case and help you decide whether to move forward with mediation or arbitration.
If your employer violates state or federal anti-discrimination laws, you may be legally required to file a complaint before pursuing legal action. The administrative complaint process in Oakland can be difficult to navigate if you have no experience with it. An administrative complaint attorney can offer guidance.
Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution that’s often more efficient than litigation. An arbitration lawyer can help you decide whether you have a viable case or you’d be better off filing a lawsuit. Arbitrators in Oakland have the experience needed to help resolve your issue.
Are you being denied reasonable accommodations for your religion at work? If so, you may need a lawyer for religious discrimination. A religious accommodation lawyer in Oakland can assist you in seeking compensation for your ordeal.
If you’ve been subjected to sexual harassment at work, your employer should be held accountable. Many employees are afraid to come forward because they fear that nothing will be done, but our Oakland sexual harassment lawyers are committed to seeking justice on your behalf.
Many people believe racism is no longer a problem, but as our racial discrimination lawyers in Oakland can tell you, it’s far more common than most people realize. Whether you’ve faced subtle slights or blatant discrimination because of your race, you need the services of a race discrimination attorney.
If you were attacked and the perpetrator is facing sexual assault charges, you might feel some sense of relief. However, sexual assault has far-reaching consequences, and a civil lawsuit may come closer to delivering the compensation you deserve. Our Oakland sexual assault lawyers can explain your options.
It’s possible to have a disability and still work in Oakland. Disability rights laws require employers to offer reasonable accommodations, but some employers simply disregard them and hope they won’t be reported. If you’ve been targeted for your disability, call our Oakland disability rights lawyers today.
Although California is known for being progressive, LGBT employment discrimination still occurs. If you’ve been denied opportunities, fired, or harassed based on your identity, the LGBT rights attorneys at California Civil Rights Law Group will stand by you as you seek justice.
Employers know that employees depend on their jobs. Unfortunately, some wrongfully terminate employees because of protected characteristics. Our Oakland wrongful termination attorneys have also seen employers fire workers in retaliation. If you’ve been fired unjustly, consult a wrongful termination attorney in Oakland.
In Oakland, pregnant employee rights are an important part of maintaining workplace equality. However, pregnancy discrimination in Oakland can and does happen. If you’ve been fired or denied opportunities due to pregnancy (or because your employer believes you’ll become pregnant in the near future), our team can help.
California’s Whistleblower Protection Act is meant to prevent employers from firing or otherwise retaliating against employees who report harassment and discrimination. Sadly, employees who don’t understand Oakland whistleblower laws often don’t seek out the legal representation they need to hold their employers accountable.
Equal pay laws in Oakland prohibit employers from paying certain workers less based on protected characteristics. If employees perform substantially similar work, they must receive the same compensation. If your employer is violating these laws, get in touch with an Oakland equal pay attorney right away.
Are you dealing with retaliation in the workplace? Oakland’s laws may dissuade some employers from unjust retaliation, but not all. If you’ve been fired or have faced other adverse employment actions because you reported or spoke out against discrimination, speak with a workplace retaliation lawyer.
State and federal laws on sex discrimination are unequivocal. However, some workplaces continue to discriminate against job candidates and even employees based on sex. Our sex discrimination lawyers in Oakland can help you hold your employer accountable for illegal and unethical discrimination.
Family and medical leave rights laws ensure that employees won’t lose their jobs if they must suddenly handle personal or family medical issues. If your employer is denying you job-protected leave that you’re legally entitled to, contact our attorneys for family and medical leave rights for support.
Oakland age discrimination laws prohibit employers from discriminating against those over 40. Like any kind of discrimination, age discrimination can be subtle or obvious. If your workplace treats you unfairly based on your age, our age discrimination attorneys in Oakland can intervene.
Employment lawyers help workers handle countless issues, including harassment, discrimination, breach of contract, and failure to pay wages. If you’re dealing with a problem in your workplace, the employment law attorneys at California Civil Rights Law Group are here to stand beside you.
Oakland employee privacy laws serve to ensure that your employer doesn’t have unlimited access to your personal information. If they disregard these restrictions, an Oakland employee privacy lawyer can advocate fiercely for your rights.
Case Wins
Record breaking jury verdict for the largest Race Discrimination case in US history ($137,000,000)
Owen Diaz brought a race harassment case against Tesla, Inc. under the Civil Rights Act of 1866 because he was forced to endure widespread use of the N-word and other racist conduct. A Jury has found that from 2015 to 2016, Mr. Diaz was subjected to severe and pervasive racial harassment. He was called the N-word over sixty times by supervisors and he was told to “go back to Africa.”
One supervisor left a picaninny drawing on some recycled cardboard near the elevators where Mr. Diaz would find it. Mr. Diaz saw racist graffiti in multiple bathrooms throughout Tesla’s Fremont, CA factory.
Meet The Team
Lawrence Organ
Founding Partner
“Larry Organ exclusively handles plaintiff’s employment civil rights cases. He believes that the average person needs the best representation possible to fight for truth and justice against large corporations and other employers.”
Julianne Stanford
Managing Partner
“Julianne has assumed a leading role in the firm’s development over the past decade.Her knack for strategic development, personnel management, and workflow optimization has ensured that the firm’s continued expansion has meant helping more people.”
Marqui Hood
Partner
“Marqui is a passionate and committed advocate for workers. She received her J.D. from the University of California at Los Angeles and her B.A. from Wesleyan University in Connecticut.”
Molly Durkin
Partner
“Molly has spent her entire legal career fighting for the civil rights of California workers.After graduating from law school, Molly found her calling in advancing employee rights through working on race discrimination”
Cimone Nunley
Attorney
“Cimone is a committed advocate for California workers, and has spent her career fighting for employees’ rights. She has handled cases at all stages of litigation, from initial settlement negotiations up through trial.”
Kira Brekke
Attorney
“Kira is a former journalist turned civil rights attorney who has been dedicated to activism since as early as she can remember.”
Kris Organ
Head of Accounting
“Kris Organ serves the CCRLG team as Head of Accounting. In 2017 he was elected Vice President for the California Alliance for Retired Americans.”
Sabrina Grislis
Trial Paralegal
“Sabrina is a dedicated and thoughtful advocate for workers rights throughout California. She is recognized by her team for her calm nature in high stress situations, such as those which lead people to need our legal services.”
Cameron Hartquist
Paralegal
“Cameron is a Paralegal who provides legal and administrative support to the attorneys. She assists with filing and serving case documents, maintaining the calendar and all case deadlines.”
Cory Aschauer
Intake Coordinator
“Cory is our intake specialist and brings over 45 years of paralegal experience with her. Cory began her career at a prestigious downtown San Francisco law firm working with a senior partner that represented numerous Fortune 100 companies.”
Rory Hayes
Attorney
“Rory joined the California Civil Rights Law Group full-time in the fall of 2023. He has a passion for employee rights and civil rights and has worked on matters relating to disability harassment and discrimination.”
We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis.
After the initial evaluation process, we offer a completely free attorney case evaluation to potential clients. With offices in San Francisco, San Anselmo, and Oakland, we are convenient to the entire San Francisco Bay Area, including Marin County and the East Bay. In an effort to make our top-rate attorneys affordable to any client, including those who have experienced sexual harassment and race discrimination, our firm takes cases on a contingency basis. We get paid only if you do.
Call today to schedule a free, no obligation case evaluation about your employment rights matter.
Get in Touch With Us Today
If your civil rights have been violated, you don’t need just any attorney — you need California Civil Rights Law Group. We focus exclusively on civil rights law, and we’re ready to help you stand up to unjust discrimination. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment in the workplace can make going to work feel emotionally — and even physically — unsafe. Employees are often hesitant to consult an attorney for sexual harassment because they’re worried that their employer might fire them or otherwise retaliate.
However, an experienced sexual harassment lawyer in Oakland can help you understand your rights and the regulations your employer must follow. Retaliating against an employee for reporting harassment is illegal. If your employer does this, our team may be able to help you recover damages.
Learn more about Sexual Harassment
Employment Law
Sometimes, disputes with an employer can be solved with a friendly discussion. However, other disagreements may require the aid of an employment lawyer in Oakland. Employment law attorneys help workers navigate many types of issues, including violations of wage and hour laws, discrimination, and harassment.
Depending on your particular legal issue, resolution may be fairly straightforward, or it may involve multiple steps. In some cases, state and federal laws require you to file an administrative complaint before you can pursue a lawsuit. Our team is here to guide you through each step.
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Racial Discrimination
Racial discrimination laws leave no room for ambiguity: Employers may not discriminate against employees based on their race. Despite this, some employers continue to foster an environment where racism can thrive.
If you’ve been discriminated against at work, going up against your employer might seem futile. However, our racial discrimination lawyers in Oakland have years of experience securing justice for victims of unfair treatment. We can help you hold your employer accountable and possibly recover compensation for you in the process.
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Let Us Help
Employers have lawyers who will do everything they can to undermine your case. Don’t stand up to them alone. We have years of experience helping mistreated workers take on their employers, and we can help you, too.
Workplace Retaliation
If you’re facing retaliation in the workplace, Oakland employment laws protect your rights.
Contrary to what some may think, retaliation doesn’t always mean firing. If your employer has taken any adverse employment action against you after you reported misconduct, spoke up against discrimination at work, or engaged in other protected activities, a work retaliation attorney can be a powerful ally.
California law imposes harsh penalties on retaliatory workplaces. If your employer is found to have retaliated against you, it may have to pay significant fines, provide back pay, or even reinstate you.
Learn more about Workplace Retaliation
Disability Rights
Disability law in Oakland is intended to make sure those with disabilities can fully participate in society. Sadly, some workplaces resent the requirement to make reasonable accommodations for disabled workers. They may fail to make necessary accommodations or even refuse to hire disabled candidates at all.
If your workplace isn’t respecting your disability, help is available. An experienced Oakland disability rights attorney can aid you in pursuing justice and fair compensation.
Learn more about Disability Rights
Family and Medical Leave Rights
The Family Medical Leave Act and Oakland Family Rights Act protect employees’ jobs if they must help a family member tend to a medical condition or deal with a medical issue of their own. However, some employers will do whatever they can to avoid giving you job-protected leave.
If your employer is one of them, you don’t have to defend your rights alone. A family medical leave act attorney can help you file a complaint or take legal action to ensure that you and your family get the medical care and support you need.
Learn more about Family and Medical Leave Rights
Sexual Harassment Lawyers
Decades of experience combating sexual harassment throughout California. When you report to work every day, you should not have to endure sexual harassment. You deserve to be treated with respect. That’s why there are federal and state laws in place to ensure that employers do not violate your civil rights on the job. When sexual harassment happens our employment attorneys protect you.
California Civil Rights Law Group is one of the leading civil rights law firms in California and represents employees throughout the San Francisco Bay Area (including Oakland and Marin County) and across the Golden State. Headed by renowned trial lawyer Lawrence A. Organ, our world-class discrimination lawyers are experts in employment, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, race discrimination, and other civil rights matters.
Key Verdicts
Over the course of his career, attorney Lawrence Organ has established a name for himself as a top San Francisco Bay Area sexual harassment lawyer and for his legal team as dedicated advocates of employee civil rights including racial discrimination and sexual harassment. The road to achieving such a reputation for his law firm is lined with a number of key legal victories, including numerous multimillion-dollar sexual harassment and racial discrimination verdicts. One of these was at that time the largest sexual harassment verdict in the country.
About California Civil Rights Law Group
While every Californian has the same civil rights, every civil rights case is unique. The proven team at California Civil Rights Law Group will take the time to study your case, develop a personalized strategy, and work toward justice.
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Office Locations
Below are our office locations and phone numbers.
San Francisco
870 Market Street
Suite 544
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-453-4740
Oakland
180 Grand Avenue
Suite 1380
Oakland, CA 94612
510-978-4880
Marin
332 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
415-453-4740
Beverly Hills
8840 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 207
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
213-259-3660
