San Antonio Race Harassment Lawyer
In spite of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, racial and color-based discrimination still occurs in the workplace. Discrimination of this kind is illegal, and race discrimination lawyers Melton & Kumler specialize in identifying and preventing hostile work environments created by this type of harassment.
What is a Hostile Work Environment?
Although racially-oriented jokes, comments, gestures, and remarks are offensive, the occasional unpleasant incident does not qualify as a hostile work environment. The comments must be both severe and common enough to prevent you from feeling comfortable while working, or disrupt your ability to perform your job. Such behavior may include racial slurs or other insulting remarks, jokes meant to insult a specific race, stereotypical remarks regarding a specific race, and unwelcome discussions of race, ethnicity, or color.
Proving a Hostile Work Environment
You also can prove a hostile work environment by demonstrating that the discrimination in question resulted in identifiable, demonstrable problems. Examples include being passed up for promotions or raises, having your benefits cut or removed altogether, or being subject to disciplinary actions such as demotion or termination.
However, when this occurs, most companies will vehemently deny that these decisions were racially motivated, and it can often be difficult to prove your case. If you have been the target of racial discrimination, it is important to contact a racial discrimination lawyer as soon as possible. Melton & Kumler are experienced in building cases against employers and representing those who have been the target of racial discrimination and bringing them justice.
Contact Melton & Kumler, LLP
At Melton & Kumler, LLP, we understand that dealing with a hostile work environment as a result of racism is difficult and trying. If you feel that you have been discriminated against because of race or other similar issues, our racial discrimination attorneys can assist you. Contact our San Antonio race harassment lawyer at 800-681-6932 for more information.