Racial Discrimination
Discrimination on the basis of race, often called race discrimination or racial discrimination, is on the rise. During the decade of 1990-1999, claims of racial discrimination increased 484 percent compared to 1980-1989. Although racial discrimination is frequently less obvious than in the past, it nevertheless remains a very serious problem in the workplace. Racial discrimination occurs when you are treated less favorably than similarly-situated employees on the basis of your race or national origin. This frequently takes the form of less pay for the same work, being passed over for raises or promotions, being told you have less chance of advancing or being promoted, or being given less favorable assignments.
Racial discrimination remains a violation of both state and federal law and is prohibited by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Title VII.
Under these laws, it is illegal to discriminate in any aspect of employment, including:
- Hiring and firing
- Compensation, assignment, or classification of employees
- Transfer, promotion, layoff, or recall
- Job advertisements
- Recruitment
- Testing
- Use of company facilities
- Training and apprenticeship programs
- Fringe benefits
- Pay, retirement plans, and disability leave
- Other terms and conditions of employment
The attorneys at Aiman-Smith & Marcy have successfully brought lawsuits for racial discrimination on behalf of a wide variety of employees, from high-ranking executives, to government employees, to laborers. Racial discrimination extends beyond the workplace to consumers as well, who may be treated less favorably because of their race or national origin.
We welcome the opportunity to review and discuss your racial discrimination concerns. Please call our office at (888) 445-2334 or use our email form and contact us for a free consultation with one of our attorneys: Randall Aiman-Smith, Reed Marcy, or Hallie Von Rock.
