Los Angeles Racial Discrimination Lawyers
California Discrimination Attorneys

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that discrimination based on a person’s hair type, color of skin, or facial features (lips, nose, and eyes) is a violation of civil rights and is against the law. A person’s race is related to their ethnicity and ancestry, and includes the color of his or her skin. If you have been the victim of discrimination based on your race or skin color contact us today.

Strict rules regarding discrimination apply to employers. If they violate these rules, they should be held accountable. The following acts or practices are illegal in the workplace:

• Harassment - making insulting or demeaning jokes about a person's ethnic or racial background, skin color, facial features, hair type, or other race related features.
• Creating a hostile working environment as the result of racial harassment.
• Segregating employees.
• Restricting an employee's chance for job advancement or opportunity based on race.
• Discriminating against an employee because of his/her association with people of a certain race or ethnicity.

Inquiring about a potential employee’s race may or may not be considered discrimination; it depends on how the information is used. If the information is used to prevent a qualified worker from securing a job, it is illegal. However, racial information used anonymously to research employment data or assist in affirmative action hiring practice is not illegal. If you think you need legal advice concerning impermissible discrimination, the employment lawyers at JACKSON & ASSOCIATES are here to assist you. If you have been the victim of discrimination based on race or skin color, contact JACKSON & ASSOCIATES today.