I would like to know if I have a case of harrassment in the office I work in. What questions should I ask myself to see if I have a case to bring to a lawyer.
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I would like to know if I have a case of harrassment in the office I work in. What questions should I ask myself to see if I have a case to bring to a lawyer.
The office that I have worked in for the last 12 years has been stressful for me. I am the only African American employee in the office of 4. I have had to listen to racial slurs and have been personally attacked and called names like, Stupid, Retard and Dork. Althought these names are not as severe as others, I still feel they are a blow to my character as the customers of my company are told that I am these items as too. I have gone to my branch manager and told him that the name calling should stop but to this day, it has not. I am checking to see if I have any case against the company
Asked on March 16, 2012 under Personal Injury, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Derogatory remarks made to you about your race, or derogatory remarks which are allegedly not racially motivated but which from the facts appear to be (i.e. they are only directed to the sole African American employee) could certainly consitute unlawful racially based employment discrimination or harassment. From what you write, you may have a legal claim; it would be worthwhile for you to consult with an employment law attorney to evaluate the situation, and your possible recourse, in more detail. Good luck.
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