ARE YOU A VICTIM OF RACE DISCRIMINATION AT YOUR SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA JOB?
Although race discrimination is against the law, it is not uncommon to experience it in the workplace. When race discrimination enters the workplace, you may have grounds to sue. Under both state and federal law, you have the right to be treated in a non-discriminatory fashion. Under the law, your boss may not discriminate against you base on race in regards to any of the “terms and conditions” of employment. “Race” is defined as a person’s ancestry or ethnic characteristics. It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against you because you belong to any particular race. “Terms and conditions” of employment relate to things such as salary, vacation time, promotions, title, etc.
Recently, a race discrimination suit was settled for $495,000. The suit was brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of five former employees. The case was brought against the worker’s former employer, a building materials supplier company. The employees alleged that they were subjected to racial slurs and fired after complaining. The workers reported the racial slurs included repeatedly being called the N-word, talk of the Ku Klux Klan, and referring to cross burning in front of African American employees.
If you have been subjected to similar discrimination, know you are not alone. However, this type of behavior is unacceptable. Do not hesitate to act! Call Northern California employment lawyers Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9776. Call us for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more.
