Racial discrimination is both unethical and illegal. All employees deserve fair treatment, regardless of their race or ethnicity. If you believe you are a victim of discrimination at work because of your race, reach out to an employment attorney. Our Atlanta race discrimination lawyers at Feldman Legal Group could help determine if you have a strong case.
Recognizing Racial Discrimination
An employee experiences racial discrimination when their employer treats them unfairly because of their race, ethnicity, or national origin. Behaviors constituting racial discrimination could be overt or subtle and may involve direct or indirect actions.
Race discrimination could occur in the workplace if an employer refuses to hire or promote a qualified employee because of their race. Other ways employers could discriminate against workers include:
- Unequal pay
- A hostile work environment arising from racial slurs
- Offensive or derogatory conduct
- Retaliation
- An adverse job-related decision
Sometimes, racial discrimination occurs indirectly, such as when a company policy disproportionately impacts one race over another.
An employee may experience repeated racial jokes or slurs that build up over a period of time, or race discrimination could involve a single incident. If you are not certain whether you have a race discrimination case against your employer, contact an attorney in Atlanta to find out.
Employee Legal Protections
Victims of racial discrimination are legally protected by laws at the federal, state, and local level. Title VII of the Civil Rights of 1964 is a federal law prohibiting employers with at least 15 employees from discriminating against an employee or job applicant because of their race. In the state, the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978 offers additional protection, specifically for government workers, from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, and a number of other protected characteristics. Additionally, local protections such as the Atlanta Code of Ordinances § 94-112 address racial discrimination in employment practices.
A claim must be filed with a government agency before filing a civil lawsuit. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission receives charges of discrimination at the federal level. Certain victims could alternatively file a complaint with a state agency; in Georgia, complaints may be made to the Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity. An attorney skilled in race discrimination cases in Atlanta could help you file your claims.
Contact Our Atlanta Attorney Today About Race Discrimination in the Workplace
Speaking with an Atlanta race discrimination lawyer about your experience is the first step toward holding your employer accountable. Feldman Legal Group has decades of experience advocating for victims of racial discrimination and is committed to fighting for the best interests and goals of our clients. Our support includes pursuing reinstatement of employment or compensation for lost wages.
An experienced employment lawyer from Feldman Legal Group could advocate for you by gathering evidence to support your claim, negotiating on your behalf, and fighting for you in court if necessary. Having skilled representation also ensures that all formal complaints are filed properly and in accordance with any deadlines and other legal requirements. Call us for a case evaluation where we will review the details of your situation, identify the strength of your claim, and determine your legal options.
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