My friend is being racially discriminated at work?
916066
Technically speaking, if she makes an allegation then the firm is legally obliged to support her while the claim is being investigated. If the discrimination is of a racist nature, then she is also well within her rights to pursue criminal action and can involve the police. However, these things are enormously difficult to 'prove', especially if the abuse is endemic within the firm. If she had, for example, a tape recording (use a mobile) which could be used as evidence, then she should in the first instance approach a trade union representative (if she's in the right industry) and see what level of support she might receive. Failing that, or if it doesn't apply, the Citizens Advice Bureau would be able to help her. One thing she MUST do is make a noise, no matter what the consequences are - this kind of behaviour has to be rooted out of our society at all costs.
871416
Before you get itchy feet to sue\n\nPosting requirements vary by statute.  Not all employers are covered by each of the Department of Labor's statutes and therefore may not be required to post a specific notice.  For info on coverage and requirements you can contact the Office of Small Business Programs or check government statutes for your area.\n\nAs for the racial jokes - very inapporpriate.  Discuss this with your immediate supervisor and explain your feelings.  Also be certain to inform your Human Resources department of the incidient.  Does your company have a union?  This might be an option especially if you don't get any results from your supervisor and/or HR personnel.  \n\nYou can also contact the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission and have them check into this matter. \n\nWhatever the case - the jokes need to cease and the company can use a sensitivity training in accepting Diversity.
757275
Gone unchallenged, this problem will not fix itself.\nIf your friends are content with this...do nothing, but if it unacceptable behaviour by someone at work, then talking to your boss without being confrontational is absolutely appropriate. Sometimes a boss is unaware of all that goes on so give them the opportunity to hear your concerns. \nAlways document incidents/dates/times/who is involved just in case you require future reference though.
41713
Try communication with him/her, if that doesn't work then get another job.  This may help him/her or they may not care and go through workers like underwear.
910915
It may be, but it probably is not sex discrimination.  Generally, if the employer applies the same pay practice to everyone on the same shift, then it is not discrimination.\n\nHowever, the leave laws and the disability discrimination laws may provide some assistance to you in your situation.
751452
Do the right thing and make the proper recomendation.  If the applicant finds she has been discriminated because she is a woman she can file suit, against you and the company.
813094
Report him to the corporate office.  If he owns the business, then no you can't really do much of anything.  Just spread the word that he's awful to the employees and don't support his business.  Maybe he'll shut down.
989969
Personally, I try very hard not to pre-judge someone on their appearance. There are times, though when their actions immediately makes me think " I wouldn't piss on him if he was on fire." As far as being more, or less acceptable. I can't say. I've encountered reverse discrimination alot, because most of my friends are of another race.
1126515
I think that would be considered discrimination.  Talk to a lawyer.
550285
Talk to the friend.  Ask him what is going on with him, and let hm know that you have observed a change.  Maybe he is under some severe personal stress, or dealing with depression or some other mood altering condition.  Depending on the response that you get, you may either find a way to work out the solution with the cranky friend, or go to management to seek a solution.  \n\nNo matter what the friend says or does, make certain that your behavior is professional.  If you do decide after trying to work out the problem with both the friend and the management, that you will no longer choose to work there, then give proper notice, do your work, get a good reference and go find another job, preferably while you are still working.
848813
It's not your place to do anything unless you're her supervisor, or in the Human Resources Department.  If so, refer her to the dress code.  If you don't have a dress code, you better get one.  You just have to be fair about enforcing it.  You said she's a  colleague, though, so it sounds like it's not your business, unless you think it's important enough to discuss it with your boss or H/R....and assuming you know there's a dress code violation.... \n\nIf she finds out that you ratted her out, you could make an enemy, so you might want to think about that.
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Well, sure.  I mean, they've violated their contract, if nothing else, but normally there are specific labor laws that cover those issues too, so they may not even need to sue in court.  \n\nBigger issue is this: if your friend works for a company that isn't making their payroll on time, it's time to start looking for a new job.  I mean, it's possible that the company may survive their financial trouble, but not usually.  And, actually, trying to get some kind of judgment or conviction against the company will probably work against him, too.  Legal action would probably just cause the company to close its doors sooner, which means your friend would be out of work right away, instead of giving him a few weeks or months to find a new job.\n\nYou don't want to take action just because you can.  You need to decide what's going to be in your best interests.
745372
If he wants to act in a way that they actually have a meeting to co-ordinate barring him, then he probably deserves it.\nLegally he is stuffed, the landlord has the right to refuse service to anyone, so long as it is not based on racial or religious views.\nTell your friend to wise up.
729405
Where do you work?  This is not normal behavior report him at once
436458
That's a very good question. There are plenty of blacks and other minorities who discriminate against whites. I have actually seen workplaces in which there were black supervisors and mostly black employees. The racism is obvious, but no one bothers to address it.
978911
Well, I am neither bi-racial or multiracial, but I notice being white I still face discrimination sometimes.  Some people automatically assume I am racist, even though I am so far from it.  For example, the other day at work a Hispanic couple (their race doesn't matter to me, but it illustrates the point) came up to pay for their dinner with a credit card.  Our policy is that we ask everyone for I.D. when they are paying with a card.  It's for their protection, but also because we have seen cases of fraud.  Anyhow, he seemed a little irritated, but he showed me, finished the bill and left.  About 20 minutes later his wife called and spoke to my manager and said that I was being racist asking for I.D. because they were Hispanic.  My manager explained that asking for I.D. is a company policy and that I was only doing what I was told.  She told them next time they came in that they would receive a free dinner.  However, when she hung up, she came and told me she had watched me when they were paying and that I had done absolutely nothing wrong, and that if those people ever came in again to let her know so that she would ask them to leave.  It kinda bothered me because I know I am not racist in the slightest, but I just laughed it off because I knew it was their ignorance and not mine.  Gosh, sorry for making this so long.
875249
If he is a supervisor, this is harrassment.  If he is not, he should be reported to a supervisor.\n\nBlessed Be