Employment Litigation Lawyer
Racial discrimination is one of the most common forms of discrimination in the workplace and occurs when employers treat workers unfairly due to their racial identity. Whether this discrimination is intentional or unintentional, it can make for a very hostile work environment.
Here are the most common types of racial discrimination in the workplace.
Direct Harassment
Harassment is one of the most common types of racial discrimination at work and may include rude remarks about skin color and racial slurs. Racial discrimination can also include light teasing and displaying symbols associated with racism, like a swastika.
Hiring Decisions
Federal law makes it illegal for companies to make hiring decisions based on race, including facial features, skin tone, hair texture and other racial characteristics. However, that doesn’t mean that some employers don’t try and still get away with this. If you have reason to believe that you weren’t hired solely due to your race, you may want to speak with an employment litigation lawyer.