Federal law prevents employers from engaging in discriminatory practices based on a person’s national origin. This includes any unfavorable treatment because of where a person is from such as their ethnicity, birth country, or accent. If you have been the victim of discrimination based on your national origin, you need to speak to an attorney immediately.
Shelton Law Practice, LLC represents employees who have been discriminated against on the basis of their national origin. If a Georgia-based employer failed to hire you, treated you differently, or fired you because of the country where you are from, you may be entitled to take legal action. Contact our office at (404) 865-3771 to schedule a case consultation today. We proudly represent clients in Atlanta and throughout the state.
What Is Discrimination Based on National Origin?
Under the law, an employer cannot treat an employee differently based on their national origin when making employment decisions such as the decision to hire, fire, or promote an employee. An employer who makes an employment decision on the illegal basis of one’s national origin can be held liable for employment discrimination.
If you believe an employer has treated you differently or denied you certain employment opportunities because of your national origin, you may have a national origin discrimination claim. Request a consultation today to have your potential claim reviewed by an attorney.
What Constitutes National Origin-Based Discrimination?
Discrimination can take a multitude of forms. However, most employers are prohibited from engaging in discriminatory practices under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII states that employers may not “fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual, or otherwise to discriminate against” an employee due to their sex, color, religion, race, or national origin.
Therefore an employer that treats a person differently in terms of their compensation or terms of employment solely due to their national origin may be held accountable for discrimination. Additionally, an employer may not “limit, segregate, or classify” their employees or potential employees (job applicants) in a way that could deny them or adversely affect them based on their national origin.
What Is National Origin?
National origin refers to the country or part of the world where a person is from. It may also refer to their ethnicity. Employers must refrain from any abuse, mistreatment, harassment, or other discrimination based on a person’s accent, ethnic background, or association with a person of a particular national origin.
What Are Forms of Workplace Discrimination?
Discrimination is broadly defined as any practice that results in the unfavorable treatment of a person based on protected classifications.
National origin discrimination may include:
- Unwarranted firing
- Denying promotions
- Improper hiring practices
- Segregation
- Denial of job opportunities
- Reduction or discrepancy in pay
- Denial of benefits
- Unequal training and support
If you experienced any of these unlawful practices, you may be able to take legal action against your employer. It is important to act quickly as you generally only have a limited amount of time to file a claim.
Were You the Victim of Discrimination Based on Your National Origin?
Were you denied employment or fired because of where you are from? Were you harassed or mistreated at work due to your ethnicity? These are unethical and illegal activities that must be stopped.
Contact our office at (404) 865-3771 today to request an initial case consultation. Our firm will help you navigate the complaint process and will help you understand your legal rights. Depending on the situation you might be able to file a claim through the EEOC or another avenue. Do not wait. Call now to get started.