Atlanta Racial Discrimination Attorney
Race Discrimination like other forms of discrimination
or harassment is barred two federal laws, Title VII http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/vii.html and
42 USC §1981. These laws make it illegal for employers,
including state and local governments to make employment decisions
on the basis of an individual's race. Race discrimination can
include: racial harassment, failure to hire or promote, creation of
a racially hostile work environment, and/or termination due to race.
It is unlawful to discriminate against any individual in regard to
recruiting, hiring and promotion, transfer, work assignments, performance
measurements, the work environment, job training, discipline and discharge,
wages and benefits, or any other term, condition, or privilege of employment See
the EEOC Race and Color Discrimination Manual
Harassment/Hostile Work Environment
Federal law prohibits offensive conduct, such as racial or ethnic
slurs, racial "jokes," derogatory comments, or other
verbal or physical conduct based on an individual's race/color. The
conduct has to be unwelcome and offensive, and has to be severe
or pervasive. Employers are required to take appropriate
steps to prevent and correct unlawful harassment.
Compensation and Other Employment Terms, Conditions, and
Privileges
Federal Law prohibits discrimination in compensation and other
terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Therefore,
race or color discrimination may not be the basis for differences
in pay or benefits, work assignments, performance evaluations,
training, discipline or discharge, or any other area of employment.
Retaliation
Employees have a right to be free from retaliation for their opposition
to discrimination or their participation in an EEOC proceeding
by filing a charge, testifying, assisting, or otherwise participating
in an agency proceeding.
If you have been discriminated against on the basis of your race, contact J. Stephen Mixon, at Millar and Mixon, LLC today for a free initial consultation.
Disclaimer
This information included is not intended to serve as a substitute
for consultation with an attorney. Specific legal issues, concerns
and conditions always require the advice of appropriate legal professionals.
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