Employment discrimination on the basis of race or national origin still happens more often than anyone wants to believe; and it is against the law. Is your employer allowing or even encouraging an atmosphere of discrimination where you work? Do you fear retaliation or are being intimidated into ignoring this discrimination? If this is happening to you, you need to know that it is in violation of your legal rights and that you don't have to put up with it.

Racial discrimination involves differential treatment or harassment of an employee based on his or her race or national origin or based on perceived characteristics or stereotypes associated with a particular race or ethnic group. People of all races and national origins must be treated equally in all aspects of the employment process, including help-wanted ads, interviews, pre-employment testing, hiring, job assignments, shift assignments, promotions, compensation, benefits, job training, layoffs or termination.

Understandably, both individuals and businesses want to intimidate victims into ignoring any racial discrimination, as they are well aware that laws exist to protect you from such discrimination. Federal and state laws forbid racial discrimination in every aspect of your workplace environment. This includes hiring, promotions, firing, job training, compensation or any other terms or conditions of your employment. Harassment is also illegal. If your employer is creating or allowing an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment to exist, these practices are also against the law. We urge you to have a knowledgeable lawyer who can help you stand up for your rights. You need to know what your rights are and that the lawyer you choose is one who has handled cases of racial discrimination. Robert Ottinger knows your rights under the law, and has handled racial discrimination cases to a successful conclusion.

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Please see the links below and the FAQ for more information on racial discrimination in the workplace. If you feel you have been discriminated against, you may have a claim under federal or state law. If you would like more information regarding a potential claim, please contact us for a free initial consultation.