Job Discrimination — Common Ways it Manifests

It’s the sad truth that job discrimination is common. Thankfully, there are strong federal laws that prohibit any kind of bias toward individuals at the job. Discrimination based on race, sex, and age are the most common cases. When an issue arises in your job, it’s important to know you’re not alone. Since this can manifest in a variety of ways, victims must be aware of the available legal options. The Law Office of Perry Piñón offers legal assistance to victims of job discrimination in El Paso.

Common Instances of Job Discrimination

One of the most common forms of job discrimination is of the racial variety. An employer cannot hire someone based solely on their race. Upon hiring an employee, the employer is not able to give preferred treatment to employees based on their race. Giving employees raises, benefits or more responsibility  based on their race is discriminatory treatment. To put it bluntly, it is discrimination if an employer hires white or lighter-skinned individuals instead of non-white applicants.

Sex discrimination is also common in the job. This type of discrimination can manifest in wages, treatment and sexual harassment. It is illegal to pay women less than their male counterparts when both are working similar jobs. Treating women differently because of pregnancy or even marital status can constitute as sexual discrimination. In addition, any sexually inappropriate language and behavior is prohibited.

Age discrimination focuses on treating individuals over 40 years of age in a negative and different manner. It is illegal and unlawful to discriminate against people over 40 in instances of hiring and firing, as well as in wages and job assignments. It is discriminatory to give any preferred treatment to younger employees over older employees.

How to Fight Job Discrimination

Job discrimination isn’t something you should suffer through. Victims of discrimination should not feel like their backs are against a wall. At the Law Office of Perry Piñón, we have the experience and knowledge necessary to help victims of job discrimination. By teaming up with an experienced lawyer, you can fight against any workplace discrimination. The workplace should be a safe space where you can thrive and grow as an individual while making a living. So, if this isn’t the case in your office, you need a strong legal team at your side. With our help, you can get out of this negative situation. Contact the Law Office of Perry Piñón today!