There are many occurrences where people have been discriminated against in the workplace and the victim is not even aware that they have certain rights protected by law. Employment discrimination is strictly prohibited by the United States constitution. In fact, there are many different factors considered in discrimination law in which many people are unaware of.
Listed below are some sections of the Constitution which prohibit discrimination in the workforce:
- Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) states that employees and job applicants should not be discriminated against based upon his or her race, religion, gender, color, or nationality
- Equal Pay Act 1963 states that men and women should be paid equivalent salaries for performing equally at the same job in the same establishment
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 protects the rights of employees over 40 years old
There is also a disability discrimination act in place that states a disabled person with sufficient qualifications should not be discriminated against either as an employee or as a job applicant.
Unfortunately, discrimination is still active in all parts of the world, and the only way to stop this problem is to bring any and every circumstance of discrimination to light. If you have experienced discrimination either during the hiring process or at the place you work, you should seriously consider seeking the advice of an attorney.
Not only do you have a duty to yourself to protect your own rights in the workforce, but you should also consider the rights of others in your position. If you let discrimination pass without confrontation, you could be setting up another person to experience the same unfair treatment.
You can find many civil rights attorneys on the Internet. Simply do a Google search and make a few phone calls. This could be the action necessary to stop your employer from treating other employees unfairly.
