California Will Protect People Of Color From Hair Discrimination

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California Will Protect People Of Color From Hair
Discrimination
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Despite the heightened awareness of what
discrimination looks like, they know that it is
still prevalent in the workplace. Sometimes, it
shows up in unexpected ways. At the Kaufman Law
Firm, they are dedicated to protecting workers
who need a Los Angeles discrimination attorney.
Discrimination in the workplace can lead to
significant emotional and financial damages, so
let them get to work on your case. Today, they
want to discuss measures California is taking to
protect people of color from being discriminated
against because of their natural hair.
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How Is Hair Tied To Discrimination?
Most people know that discrimination is illegal
in the workplace. There are groups that are
protected by state and federal law.
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It Is Illegal To Discriminate Against Someone
Because Of Their
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During the latest reporting year in the United
States, there were over 84,000 instances of
workplace discrimination reported to the US Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission. That does not
include all of the complaints handled on the
state level.
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However, California is about to take protections
to the next level with the CROWN Act. CROWN
stands for creating a respectful and open
workplace for natural hair. Many people do not
realize that black people often face
discrimination in the workplace due to their
natural hair. They are encouraged or are
pressured to avoid wearing culturally relevant
and historical hairstyles such as Afros, twists,
braids, cornrows, and dreadlocks.
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The CROWN Act, which has been passed by both the
California Senate and Assembly, would make it
illegal to punish black employees and students
for their hairstyles. The bill, if signed by the
governor, would extend protections against
discrimination that are already in place under
the Fair Employment and Housing Act in
California. Discrimination in the workplace, in
any form, is harmful to a persons economic,
psychological, and emotional well-being. In many
places, workers do not report instances of
discrimination because they think their employer
will retaliate against them. Retaliation is also
illegal under state and federal law.
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Let Them Help You Through This Today

• If you think you have been the victim of
  discrimination in the workplace, you should seek
  legal assistance as soon as possible. At the
  Kaufman Law Firm, you can count on having a
  knowledgeable and experienced team by your side
  to navigate your case. They will work to
  investigate what happened so they can secure the
  compensation you deserve. This can include
• Recovery of lost wages and benefits
• Reinstatement to your job if desired
• Court costs and legal fees
• Pain and suffering damages
• Possible punitive damages against those
  responsible
• If you need a Los Angeles discrimination lawyer,
  you can contact them for a free consultation
  calling them at 310-981-3404.

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Contact The Kaufman Law Firm.
11111 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 1840 Los Angeles,
CA 90025
310-981-3404
https//www.harriskaufman.com/contact.shtml