Since our inception in 2005, we’ve specialized in California employment discrimination cases and have seen thousands of employees navigate the complexities of FEHA claims. Over the years, one pattern has remained constant: people don’t want a legal maze—they want clarity.

That’s why we built this FEHA eligibility tool. It distills the core elements of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)—protected status, adverse action, timing, and evidence strength—into plain language, giving you a clearer picture of whether your situation may warrant legal action.

What the Tool Does (and Doesn’t Do)

Our tool screens for core FEHA elements using the same triage we apply when matching callers with vetted attorneys:

• Protected basis or retaliation: Did the employer act because of a protected characteristic (e.g., disability, sex, age 40+, national origin) or because you reported or opposed unlawful conduct? (Gov. Code §12940; retaliation under §12940(h).)

• Adverse action: Was there a termination, demotion, pay cut, denial of promotion, significant schedule reduction, or a severe/pervasive hostile environment?

• Timeliness: Most FEHA claims require filing with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) within three years of the last unlawful act, with limited exceptions (Gov. Code §12960(e)).

• Evidence signals: Documents, comparators, witnesses, and accommodation records strengthen eligibility.

It is not a final legal determination. It’s a decision-support tool that helps you avoid dead ends and arrive at a focused consultation faster.