What can I do about employment discrimination?
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What can I do about employment discrimination?
I worked as a dental assistant and was asked to resign or be terminated from my job due to another employee knowing about my salary. There were other employees involved as well and they were not asked to be terminated and I was the African American one they were Caucasian. Also within my time working at the dentist;s office, I was told by a Senior Assistant that I was not allowed to see certain white patient due to them being
Asked on January 29, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Virginia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
If you were the only employee terminated when others of a different race were not, then you may have a claim for discrimination. However, you would need to prove that this was the sole reason for your discharge. As for the "white glove" treatment, that is an expression that is used when someone is to receive special treatment for some reason (i.e. because they are an importanat client, family member, whatever); it has nothing to do with race. At this point, you can either consult directly with an employment law attorney or file a claim with the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission).
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
If you were the only employee terminated when others of a different race were not, then you may have a claim for discrimination. However, you would need to prove that this was the sole reason for your discharge. As for the "white glove" treatment, that is an expression that is used when someone is to receive special treatment for some reason (i.e. because they are an importanat client, family member, whatever); it has nothing to do with race. At this point, you can either consult directly with an employment law attorney or file a claim with the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission).
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