Many Types of Workplace Discrimination
Workplace discrimination can affect many people, since discrimination can be targeted at a person because of their race, religion, color, sex, or national origin. Both the employee and employer should be knowledgeable on distinguishing discrimination.
Who gets discriminated against?
Anyone can be a victim of discrimination; however, there are certain forms of discrimination that are more common than others, including:
- Age Discrimination
- Discrimination against pregnant women
- Racial or Ethnic Discrimination which also includes discrimination because of religion
- Discrimination against people with disabilities
- Discrimination based on sex
Federal Law in the Workplace
You may have noticed among the flyers on the bulletin board where you work there are references to the federal laws regarding discrimination. Although many of us just pass by them to look at the latest news from HR or the company picnic, these laws are very important to protect those that may be discriminated against. Here are the major ones that everyone should be aware about including:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 -prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
- Equal Pay act of 1963 protects women from sex-based wage discrimination
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older
- Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), helps qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination
- Sections 501 and 505 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, also helps those with disabilities from discrimination but who work specifically in the federal government
- Civil Rights Act of 1991 provides monetary damages where intentional employment discrimination occurs.
What do you do when you have been discriminated against?
The best thing you can do is to write down the details of what happened as soon as possible and contact a lawyer for a consultation. There is a statute of limitations for cases involving Atlanta workplace discrimination, and it is best to not delay before talking to an experienced workplace discrimination attorney in Atlanta.
This article was provided by the Atlanta discrimination law firm, The Reddy Law Firm, P.C.:
The Gates at Sugarloaf
1325 Satellite Boulevard
Suite 1506
Suwanee, Georgia 30024
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