Offensive behavior that occurs because of your race is the basic component of racial harassment. Racial slurs, jokes, or stereotyping are all examples of the kinds of conduct that can make up racial harassment. This is true even if the behavior targets the race of your spouse or friends. It is possible for such harassment to rise to the level of racial discrimination if it is sufficiently frequent or severe to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. If your employer does not adequately respond to proper complaints about such treatment, you should contact a racial harassment lawyer skilled in handling such complaints, such as Kirk D. Holman.
When you suffer racial harassment, it is important to make sure that you let the harasser clearly know that their conduct is unwelcome. Also, make sure that you let your employer know of the situation, preferably in writing, and let them know how you want it addressed. Read your employer's harassment policy and do your best to follow it as closely as possible. Also, make written notes about each instance of harassment, and talk to fellow employees or others who may be in a similar situation.
Our staff at Holman Schiavone, LLC, is ready to help you eliminate racial harassment. We can assist you by explaining your employer's harassment policy and the steps you need to take to meet your obligations under the law. If your employer has failed to address your racism complaint adequately, we can also help you gather the necessary evidence for a lawsuit. To arrange your free initial consultation with our Kansas City, Missouri office, call 816-283-8738, or send us an outline of your situation using our online contact form.
