Labor & Employment Law
Skin Color Discrimination in Florida
Sass Law Firm represents employees in skin color discrimination cases in both federal and state courts. Federal and state laws protect employees not only from racial discrimination, but also from discrimination based upon the color of their skin. For example, if an employer treats people with darker skin less favorably than those with lighter skin, it is unlawful regardless of the race of the darker and lighter skinned employees. If you feel you have been discriminated against because of the color of your skin, including being subjected to a hostile work environment, please call Sass Law Firm to schedule a consultation to learn more about your rights and potential remedies. Skin color discrimination is against the law.
Skin Color 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 the color of their skin also make it illegal to subject employees to harassment because of their skin color. For example, if you are frequently subjected to negative comments regarding your skin color 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 the color of your skin, and need assistance with seeking internal remedies and/or legal remedies if the harassment as to skin color does not stop, please call the Sass Law Firm to schedule a consultation to learn more about your rights. Harassment based on skin color is against the law.
Retaliation
Additionally, if you are retaliated against for complaining about the harassment or discrimination, please call Sass Law Firm to schedule a consultation to learn more about your rights and potential remedies. Retaliation is against the law.
Skin Color Discrimination Frequently Asked Questions
Federal and state laws protect employees from discrimination based on skin color:
- This is separate from racial discrimination
- Includes treating people with darker skin less favorably than those with lighter skin
- Is unlawful regardless of the race of the darker and lighter skinned employees
- Applies to all aspects of employment
Protection extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including:
- Hiring decisions
- Promotions
- Work assignments
- Working conditions
- Any other employment-related decisions
Harassment can include:
- Negative comments about skin color from co-workers or supervisors
- Creation of a hostile work environment
- Different treatment regarding workplace conditions
- Any discriminatory behavior based on skin color
If you experience 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 skin color discrimination
- Reporting skin color harassment
- Seeking remedies for discrimination or harassment
- Exercising their legal rights
Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on skin color are against both federal and state laws.