Arizona Laws on Racial Discrimination in Employment

14 Aug Arizona Laws on Racial Discrimination in Employment

Being unfairly or poorly treated at the workplace, based on race, can be a frustrating experience and/or a hostile work environment. Whether you have been subject to discrimination during the hiring process or racist comments at your workplace, you should seek getting legal advice to improve your situation.

Racial discrimination in the workplace involves your employer or co-workers treating you unfairly, based on your race. They may be treating you unfavorably due to personal traits, typically associated with your race, such as skin color, hair type and facial features. You can also file a claim for racial discrimination if you are experiencing harassment due your association with someone of a certain color or race.

In Arizona, federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in the workplace on the basis of the following –

• Age
• Color
• Race
• National origin
• Religion
• Medical situation
• Sexual orientation
• Disability (physical or mental)
• Discrimination based on veteran status, family medical leave, or pregnancy

Discrimination laws apply to all aspects of employment, including hiring, firing, training, promotions, pay raises, and benefits.

Even if a policy applies to all employees, it may be illegal if it affects a specific racial group in particular.

However, these laws are usually applicable to employers with least 15 employees.

Some examples of racial discrimination at work include –

• using racial slurs
• making racist jokes
• singing racist song lyrics
• creating or sharing racist cartoons

If you have experienced racial discrimination at work, you should consult an employment law attorney right away.

To learn more, consult one of the leading workplace discrimination and sexual harassment lawyers in San Francisco and Los Angeles, CA at Chahbazi Law PLLC or call 602-282-5868 Now! Attorney Meenoo Chahbazi uses her extensive experience and passion for employment equality to represent Arizona employees in a wide range of employment matters.