When you show up for work each day, you expect to meet the expectations of your employer and satisfy your customers or clients. So, what happens when your employer fails to reciprocate? There are numerous types of employment discrimination that can make it hard for you to carry on with your daily work, or even land a job in the first place. Use the following guide to learn more about this injustice and what you can do to fight it.

What Types of Discrimination Might Occur in the Workplace?

Employment discrimination encompasses any differential treatment based on your personal characteristics. You may already be familiar with race and gender-based discrimination, which is illegal. Similarly, employers are not allowed to discriminate based on sexual orientation. There’s also age-based discrimination, which occurs when employers refuse to hire, promote, or reward candidates over 40. 

In the workplace, employers are not allowed to discriminate based on religion. They must accommodate all reasonable religious practices of their employees, such as staying home for a religious holiday, wearing specific clothing, or taking breaks for prayer. They are also barred from treating employees differently or refusing to hire them because of their national origin, disability, pregnancy, or even genetic information. 

What Action Can I Take? 

If you believe you were a victim of workplace discrimination, you don’t have to stay silent. Take care to document the action that was taken against you, whether you were rejected from a position through email, or had a coworker witness a conversation between you and your boss.

While it can be difficult to prove that the specific characteristic, such as your gender, religion, or sexual orientation, was the sole reason for your treatment, it’s important to report these incidents anyway. That’s because, if the issue arises, later on, you’ll have a reliable track record of past incidents.

If your company has a human resources department, report the event to them, and keep a record of your communication. If you feel comfortable, share the information with coworkers to see if they’ve had similar experiences. Then, take this information to an employment discrimination attorney who can offer an assessment of your case and fight for your civil rights. 

If you’re dealing with workplace harassment or employment discrimination, reach out to Kirksey Law Firm LLC of Bolivar, MO. Their team of five attorneys will work hard to analyze the evidence and obtain justice for you. In addition to employment law, they also work in personal injury and family law, and they can help take care of your traffic tickets. To learn more about their trusted legal representation, visit the website. You can also call (417) 326-4529 to arrange for a consultation.