California Discrimination Lawsuit Settlement Calculator

The amount you can recover in a discrimination settlement depends on various factors:

• Strength of your evidence: Clear documentation, witness statements, and a detailed incident record significantly strengthen your case. Gathering evidence and proving discrimination effectively is key for a higher settlement.
• Severity of damages: The extent of harm caused, such as emotional distress, anxiety, depression, or medical expenses, is weighed heavily. Severe stress or long-term effects like a hostile work environment or inability to work can increase the award.
• Employer’s conduct: If the employer’s actions were especially egregious or illegal, such as intentional harassment or retaliation, it could lead to litigation or punitive damages.
• Company history of discrimination: A history of discrimination complaints or past judgments against the company can work in your favor, showing a pattern of unlawful behavior.
• Employer’s policies on discrimination: If the employer lacked adequate anti-discrimination policies or failed to enforce them, this negligence could significantly impact the case.
• Employer’s financial resources: Larger companies with greater salary budgets and insurance are more likely to pay out-of-pocket for larger settlements than smaller businesses.
• Insurance coverage: An employer’s insurance policies often determine how much they can pay in a settlement or court judgment.
• Discrimination length: The longer the worker was subject to discrimination, the higher the potential damages. Filing claims for prolonged issues like ongoing harassment or retaliation often results in higher compensation.
• Reporting the discrimination: Timely reports to HR, the EEOC, or other official bodies are key. Failing to report could weaken your case, as employers might argue they were unaware of the illegal behavior.
• Resolution Attempt: Efforts to resolve the issue, such as mediation or seeking HR intervention, demonstrate good faith. Courts and insurers often weigh this effort in determining the settlement.