Common Forms of Job Discrimination and How to Handle It

No matter where you work or what kind of job you do, as an employee, you have rights. These rights protect you from all kinds of things, like wrongful termination and sexual harassment, and they can also protect you from wrongful job discrimination. If you’ve been discriminated at your job for reasons you believe are unjust, an employment lawyer can help you fight for your rights. Here are some of the most common forms of job discrimination the Law Office of Perry Pinon has seen.

Pregnancy

Even though it’s the 21st century, it still happens. Many employers discriminate against women, especially pregnant women, because they “fear” that they won’t give it their all because they’ll be “too distracted.” We know this sounds harsh, but it’s unfortunately how many people think. This form of job discrimination is illegal, though. Plus, it’s a very backward way of thinking. Bottom line is, if you’ve been discriminated against because of a pregnancy, or even just because you’re female, an employment lawyer can help you.

Age

For many reasons, some reputable and some based solely on stereotypes, age is a huge reason why many people discriminate against employees and potential job candidates. This is also illegal, though. There are exceptions, like if you’re applying to be a bartender but you’re still in high school or to be president of the United States but you’re not old enough (it’s in the constitution), but many employers take the liberty of discriminating anyway, even if the reasons don’t match with the exceptions. Job discrimination like this can be enough to make a case.

Religion

Employers are expected to respect an individual’s religious beliefs and customs. While it’s acceptable for an employee to not let someone do anything based on their religion that could harm the company and its employees, they need to respect the majority of religious customs. It’s illegal for them not to, especially when discriminating on the job and during an interview.

Internships, Fellowships, and Apprenticeships

Oftentimes, this is where a lot of the employment discrimination takes place. Many employers think lowly of interns and fellows (even though this should definitely not be the case), so they discriminate against them in many ways. In these cases, we see a lot of age- and race-related discrimination. It’s also not uncommon for employers and companies to harass interns. Job discrimination and workplace harassment should both be taken seriously.

The Law Office of Perry Pinon

Job discrimination is no laughing matter, and we don’t treat it as such. At the Law Office of Perry Pinon, we can help you make a case if you’ve been discriminated against wrongfully. Call us today so we can better assist you.