First and foremost, we must keep in mind that United States laws consider discrimination to be various aspects that violate the physical, mental and moral integrity of people, and there are both federal and state laws.
If you believe you have been discriminated against in any of the following ways, contact Conexión Legal immediately so we can provide you with the best free legal advice possible, and fight for you to receive the best compensation from the hands of ethical and professional employment discrimination lawyers.
Racism or Race Discrimination
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, race discrimination consists of treating a person (employee or job applicant) unfavorably because of a particular race or because of personal characteristics associated with race (such as hair texture, skin color or certain facial features). Color discrimination consists of treating a person unfavorably because of their complexion (skin color).
Race/color discrimination can also refer to treating a person unfavorably because they are married to (or associated with) a person of a particular race or color, or because of the person's relationship with an organization or group based on race, or with an organization or group that is generally associated with people of a particular color.
This type of discrimination can occur even when the victim and the person committing the discrimination belong to the same race or have the same skin color.
Race/Color Discrimination and Work Situations
The law prohibits discrimination in the workplace when it comes to any aspect of employment, such as hiring, firing, compensation, work assignments, promotions, layoffs, training, benefits and any other term or condition of employment.
Race/Color Discrimination and Harassment
It is illegal to harass a person because of that person's race or color. Harassment may include, for example, racial slurs, offensive or derogatory comments about a person's race or skin color, or the display of offensive racial symbols.
While the law does not prohibit simple jokes, offhand comments, or isolated incidents that are not very serious, harassment is illegal when it is so frequent or severe that it creates a hostile or offensive work environment, or when it results in a negative employment decision.
For example, the victim being fired or assigned to a lower position simply because of being of a certain color. The harasser may be the victim's supervisor, a supervisor from another area, a coworker, or a person who does not work for the employer, such as a customer.
Race/Color Discrimination and Employment Practices/Policies
An employment practice or policy that applies to everyone, regardless of race or color, may be illegal if it has a negative impact on the employment of people of a particular race or color and if it is not work-related or not necessary for the company's operation.
For example, a "no beard" employment policy that applies to all workers regardless of race may still be illegal if it is not work-related and if it has a negative impact on the employment of African American men (who are predisposed to a skin condition that causes extensive bumps from shaving).
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