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Every federal employee should be given the same kind of treatment as any other employee, no matter what their personal characteristics are. However, discrimination based on skin color, facial features and race can happen to anyone, and it can severely affect a federal employee’s safety and health.

Racial discrimination in the workplace is unlawful, yet thousands of federal employees experience it. Southworth PC is here to help you when your rights have been violated. Our racial discrimination attorneys in Atlanta, Georgia, and Washington D.C. care about your safety and job security. When that is in jeopardy, our federal racial discrimination lawyers will work hard to protect your needs.

What Federal Law Prohibits Racial Discrimination In The Workplace?

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that protects employees and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.

Specified by the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, these protective rights cover any employment decisions, including recruitment, termination, wages, benefits, assignments and terms and conditions of employment.

What Are Common Examples Of Race/Color Discrimination?

Race and color discrimination may be blatant, such as the use of racial slurs or derogatory terms. However, a majority of race and color discrimination is subtle. Subtle forms of race and color discrimination can include creating a toxic workplace environment or other biased treatment. Racial discrimination can also manifest through disparate impacts, such as when dress code policies favor grooming standards geared toward only one race.

What Should You Do If You Feel You Are A Victim Of Racial Discrimination As A Federal Employee?

Federal employees who have been victims of racial discrimination have 45 days to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) counselor. Generally speaking, you will be offered an opportunity to participate in EEO counseling or alternative dispute resolution to see if the issue can be resolved. If the issue is not resolved, you can file a formal complaint to request an agency review.

A racial discrimination lawyer can help victims from the very start of their action and guide them through the necessary steps so that their rights are preserved.

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Talk to a racial discrimination attorney today. Obtain a free consultation with us by calling our Atlanta office at 888-899-7284 or sending us an email today.