Racial Discrimination in California: Statistics and Tips
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Racial discrimination, whether people like it or not, is part of the labor sector’s bad side. Workplace discrimination based on a person’s race is not uncommon in many working environments in the United States.
According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in fiscal year 2011, it received some 35,395 racial discrimination complaints.
Racial discrimination in California
California, despite being known as a progressive state, has a lot of racial discrimination incidences. Based on the records of the EEOC, in 2011, a total of 2,372 racial discrimination charges were filed by California-based workers and applicants.
Racial discrimination in the workplace happens when a person is judged because of his or her race, and not on work qualifications and skills. A person may experience discrimination in many ways, including:
• Termination as a result of discrimination
• Demotion as a result of discrimination
• Denial of employment in the hiring process as a result of discrimination
• Being deprived of benefits and just wages because of discrimination
• Being subjected to workplace harassment because of discrimination
• Being subjected to unfair and discriminatory company policies
Filing for racial discrimination lawsuit
Los Angeles employees and applicants who experienced racial discrimination are advised to do the following:
1. Gather evidence – You must secure pieces of evidence supporting your racial discrimination claim. Documents like your employment contract, copy of company policy regarding discrimination, time record, and witnesses’ statements can serve as your primary pieces of evidence.
2. Talk with the company’s HR officer – Confiding with your company’s HR officer is an advisable quick fix for any racial discrimination issue in the workplace. Tell the HR officer the discriminatory experiences you endured in the company for prompt response.
3. File a formal complaint with the EEOC – In case your company’s HR office was not able to resolve the issue despite you informing them, your next best option is to file a complaint with the EEOC. In Los Angeles, you may also file a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). These government agencies have the power to investigate and to mediate cases of racial discrimination.
4. Contact a lawyer – Reaching out to a Los Angeles employment attorney who specializes in handling racial discrimination cases is your best option. Your lawyer can help you in preparing the evidence you secured, drafting and sending legal documents to your employer, and negotiating with your employer for you to acquire substantial amount of damages.
Racial discrimination is not only an employment issue, but it is also a social concern. Employers should always respect and uphold the rights of their workers, regardless of their race or national origin. Otherwise, they would have to face possible legal charges stemming from such act of workplace discrimination.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Rodney Mesriani
Rodney Mesriani, Esq. is the founder of the Mesriani Law Group, a full service law firm that specializes in personal injury, employment and labor, social security and disability, and business and corporate cases. He has been successfully representing clients for more than 15 years now.
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
Racial discrimination in California
California, despite being known as a progressive state, has a lot of racial discrimination incidences. Based on the records of the EEOC, in 2011, a total of 2,372 racial discrimination charges were filed by California-based workers and applicants.
Racial discrimination in the workplace happens when a person is judged because of his or her race, and not on work qualifications and skills. A person may experience discrimination in many ways, including:
• Termination as a result of discrimination
• Demotion as a result of discrimination
• Denial of employment in the hiring process as a result of discrimination
• Being deprived of benefits and just wages because of discrimination
• Being subjected to workplace harassment because of discrimination
• Being subjected to unfair and discriminatory company policies
Filing for racial discrimination lawsuit
Los Angeles employees and applicants who experienced racial discrimination are advised to do the following:
1. Gather evidence – You must secure pieces of evidence supporting your racial discrimination claim. Documents like your employment contract, copy of company policy regarding discrimination, time record, and witnesses’ statements can serve as your primary pieces of evidence.
2. Talk with the company’s HR officer – Confiding with your company’s HR officer is an advisable quick fix for any racial discrimination issue in the workplace. Tell the HR officer the discriminatory experiences you endured in the company for prompt response.
3. File a formal complaint with the EEOC – In case your company’s HR office was not able to resolve the issue despite you informing them, your next best option is to file a complaint with the EEOC. In Los Angeles, you may also file a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). These government agencies have the power to investigate and to mediate cases of racial discrimination.
4. Contact a lawyer – Reaching out to a Los Angeles employment attorney who specializes in handling racial discrimination cases is your best option. Your lawyer can help you in preparing the evidence you secured, drafting and sending legal documents to your employer, and negotiating with your employer for you to acquire substantial amount of damages.
Racial discrimination is not only an employment issue, but it is also a social concern. Employers should always respect and uphold the rights of their workers, regardless of their race or national origin. Otherwise, they would have to face possible legal charges stemming from such act of workplace discrimination.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Rodney Mesriani
Rodney Mesriani, Esq. is the founder of the Mesriani Law Group, a full service law firm that specializes in personal injury, employment and labor, social security and disability, and business and corporate cases. He has been successfully representing clients for more than 15 years now.
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
