The State of California does not take race discrimination in the workplace lightly. If you have reason to believe that you have been subject to race discrimination in the workplace, you should know that you might have the opportunity to seek financial compensation under both state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
In a federal perspective, your rights are protected under the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This federal law applies to companies that have 15 or more employees. Similarly, many states have enacted similar laws to protect workers in smaller companies.
If you have been discriminated against in your place of work due to your race, you should consider speaking to a qualified attorney who can champion for your rights. By filing a claim against the accused employer, you may be able to obtain financial restitution for your grievances.
Understanding the Identifying Factors for Racial Discrimination in the Workplace
It is important to understand that racial discrimination in the workplace can occur at any stage of a person’s employment. Racial discrimination in the workplace can also occur as soon as in the initial hiring process.
In an effort to understand racial discrimination in the workplace, it is important to identify in what ways racial discrimination can take place. Racial discrimination in the workplace can involve making remarks about a person’s skin complexion, hair color, eye color, or even certain facial features.
If you have reason to believe that you were racially discriminated against in a workplace setting, you may file a case if the following conditions apply:
- Disparate treatment has occurred
- The victim has been subject to discrimination due to his or her race, skin color, ethnicity, or other similar characteristic.
- Disparate impact has occurred
- While the employer or company may or may have not intended to discriminate against the worker, the company’s policies adversely affect workers on the condition of skin color, race, ethnicity, or other similar characteristics.
Demonstrating evidence of discriminatory practices in the workplace can sometimes be identifiable. Selective conducts may raise questions with regard to an employer’s intentions and this could suggest discriminatory motivates. For instance, an employer can request certain pre-employment requirements that could help to determine the potential employee’s racial background. This could then demonstrate that this information is being used to decide if a candidate will be hired.
Common Examples of Racial Discrimination
Racial discrimination in the workplace can be very difficult for a person to endure and be subjected to. Racial discrimination can take effect on a person’s well being. The stress of enduring racial discrimination can certainly take a toll on many victims. The following are some ways in which workers could face racial discrimination in the workplace:
- Through the basis of harassment by making offensive jokes and or comments. This can be used to intimidate a worker and can often create a hostile work environment. Racial discrimination can interfere with a worker’s overall performance.
- Workers can be separated or isolated from other groups of workers.
The Bottom Line
Racial discrimination in the workplace should never be taken lightly. If you have reason to believe that you are being discriminated against based on your race, seek the advice and support of a qualified attorney who can guide you through the legal process of filing a claim against the employer.
The attorneys at Sanford A. Kassel, APLC have extensive experience in dealing with racial discrimination in the workplace. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, speak to an attorney who can guide you through the process of filing a claim.
