Austin Race Discrimination Lawyer
Race and color are both legally protected characteristics under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but many people are not sure about the difference. Race generally refers to physical and cultural characteristics associated with a particular group, while color refers to variations in skin tone and other characteristics within one race. Either one can be the basis for a discriminatory hostile work environment.
Austin race discrimination attorneys Melton & Kumler are proud to help our clients fight against racial discrimination in the workplace.
Signs of a Racist Hostile Work Environment
An employee experiencing a racially discriminatory hostile work environment may be subjected to the following:
- Racial slurs or other insulting remarks about his or her physical appearance
- Jokes, gestures and pictures meant to insult a particular race
- Endorsement of stereotypes about one or more racial groups
- Being unfairly targeted for discipline or passed over for promotion
- Unwelcome discussion of his/her race or color
Proving a Hostile Work Environment
Unfortunately, there is no legal protection against occasional teasing, comments or isolated incidents that are not considered severe. In order to constitute a hostile work environment, the kind of behavior described above must 1) be consistent and pervasive enough to create a hostile, non-productive work place for the victim, or 2) have tangible effects, such as being unfairly disciplined or fired, passed over for promotion, loss of benefits, etc.
An experienced and aggressive Austin hostile work environment lawyer can help you fight racially discriminatory hostile work environments. Austin hostile work environment attorneys Melton & Kumler are dedicated to preserving the employment rights of all people.
Contact Us
If you are experiencing a hostile work environment because of your race or color, you need to meet with an attorney as soon as possible.
Contact Austin race discrimination attorneys Melton & Kumler today by calling 512-330-0017.