Short answer: The average disability discrimination settlement in California is approximately $40,000 – $150,000 with the median settlement around $75,000. Settlements in less complex cases often settle below approximately $40,000 or lower and complex cases can surpass approximately $1,000,000.
To establish prima facie discrimination (discrimination on its face) under the Code, a claimant must show that: they have a characteristic protected from discrimination. they have experienced an adverse impact within a social area protected. by the Code, and the protected characteristic was a factor in the adverse impact.
Use any and all letters of commendation that you can obtain. Ask your clients, co-workers and customers to give you letters of commendation. Keep copies of all your work to demonstrate the quality of your work. Obtain copies of other employees' work to show the comparison.
Discrimination & Harassment Discrimination is defined as an Unfavorable Action taken because of an individual's actual or perceived Protected Category.
To prove discrimination in the workplace, wrongful termination or workplace retaliation in California, you may need to present evidence that: You have been treated unjustly based on one of your protected characteristics. You are qualified, capable and honest and performed your job satisfactorily.
Direct evidence often involves a statement from a decision-maker that expresses a discriminatory motive. Direct evidence can also include express or admitted classifications, in which a recipient explicitly distributes benefits or burdens based on race, color, or national origin.
Discrimination & Harassment Discrimination is defined as an Unfavorable Action taken because of an individual's actual or perceived Protected Category.
Include the following in your complaint letter: Your name, address and telephone number. The name, address, and telephone number of your attorney or authorized representative, if you are represented. The basis of your complaint. The date(s) that the incident(s) you are reporting as discrimination occurred.