The Law Protects Workers from Racial Discrimination

The law protects the rights of workers

There are many existing laws in the US that protect the rights and welfare of workers against abusive employers and business owners. Meanwhile, one of the most common violations against employees often involves racial discrimination. In case that someone has been terminated from his/her job on such basis, he/she can file for racial discrimination lawsuit against the employee.

According to Civil Rights Act of 1964, every American should not be discriminated upon.

• Anyone has a constitutional right to vote
• Anyone should not be discriminated in public accommodations
• Anyone has a constitutional right to access public facilities and public education
• Anyone has a constitutional right to access federally-assisted programs
• Anyone should enjoy equal opportunity on employment.
Employment issues are tackled in Title VII of this Civil Rights Act:

• Recruiting, hiring, and advancement - the standard of hiring an employee should be consistently applied to everyone regardless of their race and the color of their skin.
• Harassment / Hostile Work Environment - the law prohibits racial slur, derogatory comments, any physical conduct based on race/color, and other offensive acts.
• Compensation and other employment terms, conditions, and privileges - the color and race is not a basis for differences in wages, work assignments, benefits, training, performance evaluation, and discharge.
• Segregation and classification of employees - employers cannot physically isolate their workers on the basis of color or race. It is also illegal to categorize/assign workers on jobs or exclude someone from employment or job position because of his/her race.
• Retaliation - workers are protected from retaliation from their employers. When someone participates in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) proceeding (e.g. filing charges or testifying against a superior or employer), he/she cannot be terminated on the basis of retaliation.
How to file racial discrimination lawsuit

Workers who are planning to file discrimination lawsuit against their employers should seek legal counsel from Los Angeles Racial Discrimination Attorneys who have an extensive background on handling such cases. Remember, with a credible legal representative, workers can receive their rightful claims from their erring employer or company.

Meanwhile, when filing a charge of discrimination with EEOC, the plaintiff should fill out an intake questionnaire form (a person can get this from EEOC website and its local office) and submit this by mail or at the nearest office department.

Important information on filing a discrimination charge

• The plaintiff's full name, contact numbers, and address
• Employer's full name, contact numbers, and address. If possible, also include the number of the company's workers.
• A short description regarding the alleged discrimination.
• The date/s of the alleged violation.
Helpful information for filing discrimination lawsuit

• Immediately file charges against the employers. A case should be filed within 180 days from the date of the alleged violation.
• A time limit is not applied in Equal Pay claims.
• The 180 day filing deadline is extended to 300 days if the lawsuit is covered by a local anti-discrimination law.

To help you with issues on racial discrimination and other employment-related concerns, consult with our skilled Los Angeles racial discrimination attorneys. Visit our website for more reliable information.