Racial discrimination continues to occur in workplaces across the State of Georgia. Employers routinely engage in discriminatory practices based on the color of a person’s skin. These practices are harmful and illegal. If you believe that you were discriminated against based on your color, you need to speak to an attorney.
Shelton Law Practice, LLC represents employees who have been discriminated against by an employer because of their race or color. Racial discrimination is extremely damaging and can prevent qualified candidates from receiving a job, being promoted, or being treated the same as their coworkers. If your employer engaged in discrimination based on a person’s race or color, contact our office at (404) 865-3771 to schedule a case evaluation.
What Is Race or Color Discrimination?
Race or color discrimination occurs when an employer makes an employment decision, such as the decision to hire, fire, or promote, on the basis of the employee’s race or color.
Race or color discrimination may also occur where an employer treats an employee differently, or more favorably than other similarly situated employees on the basis of race or color.
Other employment decisions or conduct by an employer may also be sufficient to establish that an employer has engaged in unlawful discrimination based on race or color.
Contact us today to have your potential race or color discrimination claim reviewed by an attorney.
How Common Is Race-Based Discrimination?
Despite efforts to curb race-based discrimination, it is still one of the most commonly filed cases. Each year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) receives tens of thousands of complaints based on race or color discrimination. The complaints routinely amount to over 30% of the total claims received by the EEOC in a given year.
What Constitutes Race or Color Discrimination?
Racial discrimination may include any unfavorable treatment or employment-related decisions based on a person’s race or color. It may even apply to discriminatory conduct based on a person’s association with members of a particular race.
Racial discrimination may include but is not limited to:
- Hiring practices based on race (i.e. not hiring someone because of their race or color);
- Providing or denying work-based incentives based on a person’s race;
- The creation of a hostile work environment;
- Not promoting someone due to the color of their skin;
- Engaging in or allowing harassment based on a person’s race; and
- Having a policy with a disparate impact based on a person’s race or color.
Proving discrimination cases can be extremely difficult. Without solid evidence, it is difficult to prove that you were discriminated against, harassed, or otherwise mistreated.
Why You Need a Race Discrimination Lawyer
If you were discriminated against because of your race or color, you need to consult with a lawyer. A lawyer will help you conduct an independent investigation and will fight to ensure that justice is served.
Without the help of an attorney, you may not be able to navigate the complex legal system. Your case may be delayed or denied and you may not receive the outcome you deserve. An attorney will ensure that you receive the best possible results in your case.
Did You Experience Race or Color Discrimination at Your Workplace?
Are you a Georgia employee who experienced race or color-based discrimination while working? Our firm can help you stop these unlawful practices. We are dedicated to ensuring that people receive equal treatment under the law.
If you were discriminated against based on race or another protected class? Contact our office at (404) 865-3771 to schedule a case consultation. All consultations are without obligation to retain our services. Get the experienced representation you need now. Do not wait until it is too late. Call now to speak directly with an Atlanta race discrimination lawyer.
