While you may know that it is illegal for your employer to discriminate against you because of your country of national origin, did you know that it is also illegal for your employer to harass you based on your national origin? National origin discrimination is illegal. Examples of national origin harassment may include the use of racial slurs and derogatory comments. National origin discrimination is against the law, and it violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII applies to employers with over 15 or more employees. National origin discrimination is treating an employee less favorably because he or she comes from a certain country. If you have been a victim, you are not alone.

Recently, the Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission (EEOC) brought a case against The Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The lawsuit alleged that the hotel subjected an Egyptian employee to national origin harassment and discrimination. The harassment included offensive comments, slurs, and graffiti. He was called repeatedly called ‘Bin Laden,’ ‘Taliban,’ and told to ‘go back to Egypt.’

If you have been forced to endure racial slurs, comments about your ethnicity or accent, or have been treated less favorably than people of other races by your employer, you may have been a victim of national origin discrimination and/or harassment. If you have been a victim, or if you need more information, call the experienced attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. We can help you through this experience! Call us at 1-888-204-1014. Call us for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more.