Many companies in California say they encourage diversity in the workplace. However, if you notice that you are being singled out and treated unfairly, you might be suffering from race discrimination in the workplace. Here are a few things to look out for:
STEREOTYPING
Do you always end up being stereotyped? Do your managers and/or co-workers often make assumptions about you based on misconceptions? Are they quick to judge you based on your race or the color of your skin? Comments might come out as a joke, but if those comments are making you uncomfortable and affecting your ability to work, you may be suffering from race discrimination.
HOSTILITY
Race harassment can take the forms of oral and written comments directed to you. For example, co-workers and/or managers may leave hand drawn images at your desk that depict you, or people of your race, in an insulting manner. With respect to oral comments, you may be told by your supervisors that “you are all the same” or that “you are lazy like the rest of them.” These comments constitute race harassment and you should keep a log indicating the date and time these comments were made.
OVERLY CRITICAL
If your boss or co-workers frequently criticize you, but do not levy the same criticism to others from a different race, you may be subjected to race discrimination and harassment. Are you being written-up or being provided with unfair performance evaluations in contrast to co-workers of a different race? Consult with racial discrimination attorneys in Los Angeles to know more about your rights.
OVERLOOKED
If you have been consistently overlooked for promotions or pay raises after all your years of hard work, these actions can be signs that you are suffering from race discrimination in the workplace. To find out whether you are the victim of race discrimination, discuss your case with experienced racial discrimination attorneys in Los Angeles.
