Race discrimination is when an employer treats you differently because of your race or perceived race. It is an illegal act under state and federal laws. You should report any incident of race discrimination because only through bringing it to attention can it end....
Race Discrimination
Workplace race discrimination is still prevalent
The color of one's skin or the texture of hair should not be a factor in the treatment of someone at work. Treating someone differently because of race is discrimination, and it is unlawful. Unfortunately, race discrimination still occurs regularly in the workplace....
The psychological impact of race discrimination in the workplace
In the U.S., racial bias continues to affect working people in nearly every industry. Generally, racial bias affects minority groups and can result in a hostile work environment. If you experience discrimination at work, you have every right to file a claim or report...
Federal authorities issue warning about discrimination in hiring
When applicants apply for new jobs in Indiana, they may have to complete online questionnaires. They may, too, have to take online personality tests to help determine if they might be a good fit for the position. Many businesses are increasingly relying on artificial...
What are the risks of racial discrimination in the workplace?
Regardless of your race, you deserve the same rights and privileges as anyone else within your company. Recognizing that your employer treats you differently can cause alarm and confusion. Taking immediate action against racial discrimination can help you minimize its...
Responding to an illegal question about race during an interview
The excitement of interviewing for a job may quickly turn to horror for applicants faced with answering an illegal question. By law, employers cannot ask about specific topics including race, religion and disability. Illegal questions about race can result in serious...
Filing a complaint may be necessary after race discrimination
When people experience negative treatment at work, they may suspect that race discrimination is behind it. People can handle the situation in many ways. One of the available options is to file a complaint. The State of Indiana says that people can file complaints when...
Hair discrimination in the workplace
Workplace policies and behaviors that seek to regulate employees’ hairstyles can be discriminatory if they disproportionately impact certain races. Race is a protected class according to federal law. What does this mean and how does it relate to the ways employees...
Foreign accents and employment discrimination
Whether a prospective employer rejects your application because of your age or you lose your job because of your racial background, unlawful discrimination takes many different forms. Some people experience illegal discrimination as a result of their accent, and it is...
What emotional impact can racial discrimination have?
Unfortunately, despite many employer's best efforts to prevent racial discrimination from occurring at work, it is still possible for incidents to sneak by undetected unless the affected party reports it. Racial discrimination is still alive and well in the modern...