Workplace Discrimination

Discrimination in the workplace may be described as an employee being treated differently – in a negative way – based on a particular attribute they have or a class to which they belong.

Imagine being passed over for a promotion you were more than qualified for because of the color of your skin. Think about what it would feel like to know you were demoted because you turned down your manager’s invitation to a romantic dinner. Contemplate the scenario of making a complaint to your human resources department regarding abusive comments made by coworkers about your gender identity, yet nothing is done and no action is taken.

What if you were let go from your position because you were “too old” and then replaced by someone significantly younger and less experienced?

How would you cope with your boss firing you because you took pregnancy leave?

Could you afford losing your job if you were let go after requesting medical leave?

Consider a situation where your boss insisted you work off the clock or denied you your mandatory rest breaks?

Does it seem right for an employer to deny your request for reasonable accommodations for your disability?

How would it impact your work performance working in an office where people singled you out because of your faith?

Unlawful discrimination can arise in a number of ways in the workplace and negatively impact your life on and off the clock.