Labor & Employment Law
Race Discrimination in Florida – Racial Discrimination
Sass Law Firm represents employees in racial discrimination and race harassment cases in both federal and state courts. If you feel you have suffered race discrimination in not being hired because of your race, being fired because of your race, or experienced racial discrimination any other manner, including being subjected to a hostile work environment, and seek to challenge the race discrimination, either through the employer or the courts, please call Sass Law Firm to schedule a consultation to learn more about your rights and potential remedies. Race discrimination is against the law.
Racial Harassment and Hostile Work Environment
The federal and state laws against treating employees differently with regard to the terms, conditions and privileges of employment based upon race also make it illegal to subject an employee to harassment because of race. For example, if you are frequently subjected to racial comments by co-workers or supervisors, it could be considered unlawful harassment or creating a hostile work environment. If you feel you are being harassed because of your race, and need assistance in seeking internal remedies and/or legal remedies if the racial harassment does not stop, please call Sass Law Firm to schedule a consultation to learn more about your rights. Race harassment is against the law.
Retaliation
Additionally, if you are retaliated against for complaining about the racial harassment or race discrimination, please call Sass Law Firm to schedule a consultation to learn more about your rights and potential remedies. Retaliation is against the law.
Race Discrimination Frequently Asked Questions
Race discrimination can occur in various forms, including:
- Not being hired because of your race
- Being fired because of your race
- Experiencing discrimination in any other employment terms or conditions
- Being subjected to a hostile work environment
Both federal and state laws protect employees from racial discrimination.
Protection extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including:
- Hiring decisions
- Firing decisions
- Promotions
- Work assignments
- Working conditions
- Any other employment-related decisions
Racial harassment can include:
- Frequent racial comments from co-workers or supervisors
- Creation of a hostile work environment
- Different treatment regarding workplace conditions
- Any discriminatory behavior based on race
If you experience racial harassment:
- Document all incidents of harassment
- Consider internal workplace remedies if available
- Seek legal consultation if the harassment doesn’t stop
- Know your rights under federal and state law
Retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for:
- Complaining about racial harassment
- Reporting race discrimination
- Participating in discrimination investigations
- Exercising their legal rights
Race discrimination, harassment, and retaliation are against both federal and state laws.