Workplace race Discrimination Legal Resources

Have you ever felt that you were denied a job or promotion for questionable reasons?  Maybe you were terminated after a new manager took over and it appeared that the reason was based on your race.  Perhaps your employer or coworker has made prejudicial comments to you or repeatedly harassed you based on your race.  If you believe that you have been the victim of race discrimination in the workplace, you don’t have to put up with it.  There are laws and policies that have been created to protect your rights as an employee, and you’re entitled to ensure that they’re being actively enforced.  Whether you are seeking legal advice, want to research your options, or file a complaint, the following resources will help you know what your rights are and what your next steps should be.

EEOC

The EEOC has the authority to investigate charges of discrimination against employers who are covered by the law. 

Arizona Attorney General Civil Rights Division

The mission of the Civil Rights Division of the Arizona Attorney General’s Office is to enforce civil rights laws, increase public awareness of civil rights, provide dispute resolution services, and offer community services throughout the State.

ACLU

Know your rights: Race, Ethnicity, or National Origin-Based Discrimination

Learn more here about your right to be free from discrimination based on race, ethnicity, or national origin, and how the law protects you. 

Harvard Business Review

How to promote racial equity in the workplace.

American Psychological Association

Discrimination: What it is and how to cope

For many people, discrimination is an everyday reality.  Discrimination is the unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.

Arrange for a confidential case review with an Arizona race discrimination lawyer online or at (480) 418-7878 today.

Commonly Asked Race Discrimination Questions

What is race discrimination?

Discrimination means treating an employee unfavorably in hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, or any other term or condition of employment.

Race discrimination is targeted against someone solely based on race or because of personal characteristics associated with race (such as hair texture, skin color, height, or certain facial features). This can include someone of the same or a different race than the person engaging in discriminatory conduct.  It can also include discrimination based on the race of an employee’s spouse, partner, or other close personal associate.

What laws protect me from race discrimination in Arizona?

Discrimination based on race is illegal under both Federal and State laws.  Under Federal law, you are protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and under State law, you are protected under the Arizona Civil Rights Act.

What should I do if I think I'm being discriminated against at work?

If you suspect that you're being discriminated against at work, you should document any incidents of discrimination and report them to your employer's HR department.  If you're not satisfied with their response, you may want to consider filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and/or seeking legal counsel.

Can I be retaliated against for reporting race discrimination?

No, it is illegal for employers to retaliate against employees for reporting race discrimination. If you experience retaliation, you may have additional legal claims against your employer.