At the global level, discrimination in the workplace continues to be a problem. It is possible to discriminate employees based on race, gender, ethnicity, religion, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, or political affiliation when it comes to compensation, promotions, and hiring. Most countries now prohibit employment discrimination, so many workers are empowered to take legal action when they feel they have been discriminated against by their employer.
Know your rights
People sometimes fail to recognize their rights as employees. When faced with discrimination, they simply seek out other employment opportunities where they will be treated better as individuals and workers. However, during these trying times of economic downturn and recession, people value their work so much that they will go to great lengths to protect their rights. Knowing your labor code or employment law as an employee will enable you to know what you are entitled to and what is expected of you. The workplace discrimination laws of different countries or states can vary depending on their jurisdiction. Check with the appropriate laws in your country or state.
If a worker is terminated despite good performance, it may be a form of discrimination in the workplace. Check your contract to determine if there are any loopholes. It would also be a good idea to contact a legal expert for advice.
Take legal action
If you think you have a good chance of recovering, do not be scared to take legal action against the employer after consulting with your lawyer. They may be hesitant because they want to avoid gossip, scandal or controversy within the office. Let your lawyer handle the legal proceedings so you don’t have to interact with the other party too much, which might cause you distress. In cases involving race and gender, this is particularly important.
