• Home
  • About
  • Lifestyle
  • Tips
  • Fashion
  • Business
  • House
  • Travel
  • Women
  • Blog
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter

Womens Tomsols

Women in Business. Fashion. Home. Lifestyle.

Are You Facing Workplace Discrimination?

June 21, 2020 by Danielle Leave a Comment

Unfortunately, workplace discrimination is still common, based on race, sex, and other factors—despite its clear illegality. If you feel you’re facing workplace discrimination, you may have legal recourse. After talking with an employment discrimination lawyer, you may decide you’re in a place to file suit against your former employer. In other, more minor cases, you may be able to work things out with your HR department and discipline or completely get rid of the people responsible for the problem.

The big question is, are you experiencing real workplace discrimination? Or is your experience something else entirely?

What Is Workplace Discrimination?

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it absolutely illegal to engage in discriminatory practices based on a person’s color, race, religion, sex, or national origin. Additionally, the Supreme Court has established that LGBTQ employees are also protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation. Discriminatory activities may occur in hiring, discharge, promotion, referral, and other areas of employment.

You may be fired or refused a promotion at your job for non-discriminatory reasons. So how can you tell if it was discriminatory?

This is a gray area that can be difficult to parse, but these signs can help you establish whether or not this environment is discriminatory:

  • Stated preferences or goals. One of the most obvious signs of discrimination is stated preferences or goals when hiring, promoting, or conducting other activities with employees. For example, if a job posting states that men are preferred, it’s discriminatory. This is usually easy to catch, and is blatantly illegal, so you won’t find it often.
  • Lack of diversity. More commonly, you can notice discriminatory practices because of a lack of diversity. If you’re working in a company with 100 people and 99 of them are white men around the same age, it’s an indication that white men are preferred over other types of people. Sometimes, this is a natural byproduct of the types of people who apply; but other times, it’s reflective of hiring preferences.
  • Trends across roles. You may also notice a trend in hiring, promoting, or retention for certain roles. For example, if all the women in your company are secretaries and only men are mid- to upper-level managers, it’s a sign that only men are being promoted.
  • Unequal rewards or punishments. Be on the lookout for unusual or unequal rewards and punishments. For example, let’s say you and a person of a different race, color, etc., are both up for a promotion. You’re the superior candidate in every way; you’ve been there longer, you get better results, you work harder, and you’ve demonstrated more ambition. The other person gets the promotion, with no further explanation why. Similarly, you may be punished more harshly for mistakes (or even for no reason at all) when compared to your other coworkers.
  • Condescending or distancing communication. You can also notice discrimination in your ongoing communication with managers and supervisors. If people seem condescending to you, or if they try to distance themselves from you, it’s a sign they may be discriminatory—especially in combination with the other signs on this list.
  • Harassment. Though harassment and discrimination are treated as separate issues in many cases, harassment is a form of discrimination. If you find yourself harassed for your race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexuality, or other factors, you almost certainly have legal recourse. Take note of these instances when they occur.

Proving Discrimination

Understand that if you’re going to take action against your employer, you’re going to need to prove that discrimination has occurred—you can’t take legal action based on a “gut feeling.” If possible, gather all the evidence you can prior to seeking action. Archive emails containing condescending or unusual language. Record your meetings with your employers. Get copies of your personnel records. Make detailed descriptions of which people are in which positions. Your lawyer or HR representative may be able to direct you further.

Next Steps

If you feel you’re being discriminated against and you’ve gathered some preliminary evidence, a good first step to take is to talk with your HR department (if there is one). Explain your concerns, providing evidence if requested, and insist on corrective action. Your HR rep may or may not be able to provide you with an action plan on how to move forward. If your request is ignored or not taken seriously, you’ll have no choice but to escalate the matter.

From there, talk to a lawyer about potentially taking legal action. Most workplace discrimination lawyers will be happy to hear the details of your case for free, and advise you on how to proceed. If you decide to move forward, you may be able to bring a legal case against your employer.

How Clothing Gives Women Confidence, Even Robes!
How to make holidays smooth sailing with a baby

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

About

Hello and welcome to my blog. My name is Danielle and I am a fashion artist who also runs a successful small business.

Yes, running your own business is not always easy. It took a lot of hard work and determination to get where I am today. But over the years, I have met a lot of great people who have impacted my life in a positive way.

NewsLetter

Lets Connect With us

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

Facebook

Womens Tomsols

  • 3 Ways Women Can Find A Supportive Network

    While being a woman today is easier in many ways than it has been in the past, it can still be a challenge to find a solid, supportive network of people who you can rely on and confide in in all areas of your life. But just because you may not have this network right now doesn’t mean that you can’t work toward having this in the future. To help… [Continue Reading]

    [ Read More ]
    3 Ways Women Can Find A Supportive Network
  • Can Probiotic Supplements Really Improve Your Energy & Vitality? [SECRETS REVEALED]

    It is only standard that as you get older, your stress levels will increase. It may be due to work, family, travel, and many other reasons. You may have tireless routines at the office, and you still have to get home to your kids. As the stress levels build-up, your energy levels deteriorate. Indeed, you may not even notice the stress build-up at the moment; however, it remains there, and… [Continue Reading]

    [ Read More ]
    Can Probiotic Supplements Really Improve Your Energy & Vitality? [SECRETS REVEALED]
  • 5 Ways a Hobby is Good For You

    Between work and family, life can start to get quite busy. Trying to find the time to balance everything can leave you with very little time left over. However, studies show that having a hobby is an important part of being happy. Hobbies are more than just having fun. Hobbies occupy your mind, and in some cases, they even keep you physically active. The great thing about hobbies is that… [Continue Reading]

    [ Read More ]
    5 Ways a Hobby is Good For You
  • Can Probiotic Supplements Improve Your Digestion? Here’s What You Need To Know

    If you suffer from digestive issues, you’re most certainly not alone. Studies show us that 74% of American are living with digestive issues such as gas, bloating, and stomach pain. Many of those people haven’t figured out a way to deal with these symptoms and simply live with the discomfort. You’ve also probably heard a bit about probiotic supplements or passed them in the stores. Probiotics are a very popular… [Continue Reading]

    [ Read More ]
    Can Probiotic Supplements Improve Your Digestion? Here’s What You Need To Know
  • Stress-Free Ways to Add Comfort and Luxury to the Bedroom

    It is a common misconception that home improvement is only possible through a substantial investment in drastic home projects. However, there are many ways to improve your home without necessarily breaking the bank. It is entirely possible to successfully transform areas of your home without having to expend too much time, effort, and money. For starters, the bedroom is an excellent place to focus on when it comes to home… [Continue Reading]

    [ Read More ]
    Stress-Free Ways to Add Comfort and Luxury to the Bedroom

About Us

Hello and welcome to my blog. My name is Danielle and I am a fashion artist who also runs a successful small business.

Yes, running your own business is not always easy. It took a lot of hard work and determination to get where I am today. But over the years, I have met a lot of great people who have impacted my life in a positive way.

Womens Tomsols

© 2021 · Pretty Creative WordPress Theme by, Pretty Darn Cute Design