If management at my job stated to me that an employee was “ghetto when they are around black people”, is that considered discrimination?

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If management at my job stated to me that an employee was “ghetto when they are around black people”, is that considered discrimination?

Asked on September 21, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Mississippi

Answers:

MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

This could potentially be discriminatory, and at the very least it could be considered offensive. If management is stating this to you or you overhear these conversations and comments, think about how it makes you feel and consider at least bringing this up to upper management (perhaps district level or at least higher up than the person who actually stated it to someone else). Also consider talking with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission about whether or not an anonymous complaint can be made.


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