Have you ever been discriminated against from your employer because you were American?
156456
No, because I am Canadian :)LIVING AND WORKING in the USA.  Problem with that?  I'm legit, I was born in Canada, but raised in the USA, is that ok with you?
726614
nope.  but i change my ethnicity at the workplace.  \nj/k
952744
I haven't personally but my mom told me that when she was pregnant with me she went and tried to get a part-time job working at the local library and they interviewed her and told her she was perfect for the job and they would love to hire her but they'd been told by the boss that they had to hire an African American. I think also opportunities for ALL kids scholarship/admissions wise can be limited these days with people bent on meeting racial requirements instead of who deserves them. I think colleges/bosses/etc should have blindfolds on when it comes to your skin color no matter what color you are.
823543
Personally, I'm sick and tired of catering to a minority that expects us to learn their language in our country.\n\nIn my opinion, your example is a type of job stipulation that is contrary to any equal opportunity employment policy. \n\nI am an avid supporter of English as our official language  - and an avid opponent of all of the disincentives we use to discourage people from learning English. \n\nI would not expect any other foreign country to cater to my customs and language if I chose to live there.\n\nIf you want to be an American - then be one. If you want to retain all of the customs and language of your own country, than move back.
979067
You are American, aren't you?...
1101950
They sure do. Last time I checked, this is America, isn't it? That would be blatant discrimination.
238760
Was your union your employer?  If not they're not responsible for ADA problems at your employer.  They could support your employers view or not, and if they support the employers view it will be harder to complain of ADA discrimination by your employer.  There is time limits for each complaint so anything past that timeline can't be argued, but anything within that time can be.  You need to get a good lawyer to fight this.  If you file yourself you could end up saying something that could be used to validate the employers claim.
925722
You sound a bit sue happy if you ask me... Sure take them to court but let me ask you this, is there anyone at your work that is going to be a witness to this racial discrimination, have you ever told a joke about a blonde or about a race (including your own). My bet is your co-worker didn't even think about it as being racial, he probably was in his mind sharing a funny joke, or did he direct it towards you, more specifically at you? Many times people over hear things and take it way too personal. Some people use their race to get special privileges, others cry out just because they can and want an easy buck. We all have bills and if I was to try and pursue a lawsuit for every comment I have heard about women let me tell you, I'd be filthy rich, oh and lazy too. If you are uncomfortable at work maybe you should look inside yourself and see what it is about yourself that makes you uncomfortable, possibly you are unapproachable or maybe just the opposite, maybe your co-work was comfortable enough around you that he didn't think you would get bent out of shape about a silly joke, maybe he doesn't see you as someone that would quickly use a race card...I’m not trying to pick on you I’m trying to show you there are other possibilities. Not every person is prejudice because they use a label. I truly wish I knew what to call everyone, some people aren't okay with simply being called American, they want another title with it, such as Latino or African, so how does one know what to use and when to and not to use it. \nFood for thought: I could say this question made me uncomfortable because I am female, then I could sue you for sexual harassment, CRAZY! but true, the law defines sexual harassment as making one uncomfortable. (In the simplest terms that is BS I could sue everyone for my own short comings, she looked at me weird and made me uncomfortable, sexual harassment, he said hi to me and I was uncomfortable, sexual harassment) I'm not kidding you its true... \n\nBefore you jump to any conclusions look at yourself and how you interact with your co-workers, make sure you aren't reading too much into it. Also make sure it is worth the fight. \n\nGood Luck and I hope you find it in yourself to make sure you are doing the right thing.\n\nHave a GREAT day!
6776
This would depend upon the supervisor, the type of discrimination and the company.\nIf the supervisor is open and a “people person,” you can approach him or her directly.  If the supervisor is a company stooge, by all means avoid this.\nIf the discrimination is about something very minor, it will probably do no good to complain.  Usually these items get placed under “sour grapes” or “disgruntled employee” and nothing happens except a black mark in your records.  If the item is major, consider carefully all of the consequences before becoming a “whistle blower.”\nUsually you will need the help of a lawyer specializing in labor law.
766823
You receive based on where you worked.
72724
Yes I have!!!  I am Hispanic (from Costa Rica) but I used to live in Houston Texas (I am back in my country), and believe it or not, I experienced racism from Hispanic people.  \n\n\nThe people who treated me really bad were from Mexico, El Salvador and even from Costa Rica.   When I moved to Houston I spoke English but it was not good enough and sometimes I didn't understand what people said.   However if I spoke in Spanish to somebody who looked hispanic they usually said "sorry I don't speak Spanish"  And I am not only talking about the language think, they treated me bad at work too. \n\nAt least that help me to improve my English because I learned that I couldn't depend on other people. \n\nI remember one day that I went to Bank of America with a friend who was just coming to US and he wanted to open a checking account, so I saw a teller who's name was Guadalupe Flores (I'll never forget that name) and I told my friend "she speaks Spanish" go to her.  Even though my English was already good, I thought that it was better if my friend talk to the "lady" by himself.  Well, when he asked her a question she looked at him disparagingly and said: "I DON'T SPEAK SPANISH"  I got really mad that day and I told her a couple of "not nice words" and then I told her: "I am so sorry for you. You have no idea what a great advantage is to be bilingual, you get better job positions" and I left the bank.\n\nI never ever got such a despise from an American or  Afro-american person.
668468
No.  I would support discrimination based on not fitting in.  I don't care if it is national origin, race, ethnic background, religious beliefs, gender bending, what the hell ever.\n\nI have never had a problem working with people because of their origin, beliefs, or gender alignment.  And I mean queerer than a $3 bill.  I had a boss that was.  I enjoyed working for him.\n\nIf they don't fit with the team though, they are less than useless.\n\nCount my vote as a yes and no...
587211
Nope. The only workplace encounter I ever had with an illegal immigrant was in the kitchen of a restaurant. This guy was from Mexico... he was a GREAT dishwasher... I mean that sincerely. It's not an easy job. He did his job swiftly and without complaining. He was much better than the dumb guy they got to replace him when they found out he was illegal.
736443
Employment discrimination is alive and well.  Ask any African American or a woman applying for the same job as a man.  I'm sure they'll be able to give you a "yes" answer.  Discrimination exists in housing, banking, employment etc.  As long as there are racists doing the hiring, there will always be discrimination.  What a sad world we live in.
536063
I have been discrimanated against because I am a woman with a mental illness and suffer seizures - and unfortunately the discrimination comes from those who say they love me the most and want to take the best care of me and that I can trust the most - but there actions don't line up with their words.  I have been denied places to live because I made too much money in a year prior to a year that I had no income whatsoever - I have been denied medicaid because I have no child in my home and yet I have an unlimited amount of expenses!  I was denied shelter at a women's shelter because they could not see any bruises, but I had been a battered wife for five years and finally decided I'd had enough - they told me to come back when it was obvious.  Discrimination happens everyday and it doesn't really matter what color, gender, religion or if you're having sex or not.
973239
you could file a grievance with the company but it could cause some resentment among your co-workers. Yes, by law they should have federal wage and discrimination laws somewhere in the workplace. You could contact the eeoc at eeoc.gov and submit a complaint.
343170
I think it would be discrimination if you were qualified and they didn't hire you because you're overweight.  They could say they didn't hire you for another reason, and it might be hard to prove what the real reason was.