Race Discrimination in the Workplace

Race discrimination can manifest in many different places, from schools to stores and even in the workplace. Sadly, even though we tend to boast that we live in an advanced society, many people still fall victim to race discrimination. One of the most common places where this can manifest is in the workplace. If race discrimination is rampant in your workplace, The Law Office of Perry Piñón can help.

Race Discrimination is More Common than You Might’ve Though!

It is well known that the workplace is a place for advancement. There tends to be a hierarchy in the workplace, from managers to interns. One of the most obvious ways race discrimination manifests is through the advancement of your peers. Say you’ve been at the same company for many years. You’ve been working hard, doing a great job and then your boss hires a new employee. You and the new employee are both working in the same department and everything is going along swimmingly. Until one day, a few months later, the new employee gets a raise. They pack up their desk and move on up to the next floor, leaving you behind. This may not annoy you at first, but then you begin to mull things over in your mind.

You notice the subtle ways your boss shunned you. You recall all the times you say hello to your boss only to receive a grunt in response. Then you recall how your boss acts around people who aren’t of color or of your race. And suddenly it clicks. The new employee, although she’s great, has just gotten started. You’ve been in the same office, doing the same job for years. Yet you’ve never as much as gotten a commendation for your work.  And the new employee is the same race as your boss. She’s been in your office for just a little over six months and now she’s gone. Although this scenario may appear generic, it can be happening right now in a workplace of the United States.

Why Race Discrimination Should Not Be Tolerated

This type of discrimination should not be ignored or tolerated. If you’re facing these issues in the workplace, seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Racist actions in the workplace are illegal and a lawyer can fight for you. Instead of having to suffer from working in a racist environment, you can break free with the help of a discrimination lawyer. Contact The Law Office of Perry Piñón today.