I am being discriminated against! Can I sue?
952918
It's called being a public nuisance and obstructing traffic.  you can be ticketed and if you refuse to disburse you can be confined
940746
I would think that it would be illegal to do that to you.  It is a form of discrimination.  I would definately contact an attorney, and at least see what they have to say.  Then if you have many crossdressing friends, I would have a huge gathering at that very resturant, and order the cheapest thing on the menu and drink only water.  I know that, this doesn't exactly advance our cause of being accepted in society, but it sure would be fun.  Unfortunattely there are bigots out there, and we have to deal with them cause we are different, but that doesn't make us any less human.  I wish you luck in whatever you decide, you have more courage than many of us.
565116
Unless you took on a religious job (pastor, chaplain, etc.) I don't think they can legally do that.\n\nContact your state department of labor.  And a lawyer.\n\nIf that really is the reason you were fired, you should sue for discrimination.
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Don't contact anybody in the company to do something about it, save that for the attorney. HR is there to protect the company not to help the employee. They will start "shredding", getting stories right, conduct a token investigation, etc... The longer they are unaware the better. Let them drown in their own ego's. DON'T speak about it to ANYONE at work(the company has spies).  As instances happen,or shortly after, like on break, document what happened (who,what,when,where)(with who witnessed). Obtain names and contact info for all coworkers you can,and break it down into category's (victims, witnesses, offenders). \nContact some GOOD attorney with as much info you can give.\n\n\nAre the people being harassed of a certain class? (race,gender, age, disability, religion,sexual orientation,etc) if so its discrimination.\nIt has to be about money: it talks the loudest!, when it starts costing the company $ it gets the big people involved.\nStress may be a workers comp illness claim. $$\nI loath this typ of behavior. (victom)
791100
It's not called discrimination...because some employers have the right to do "ANY" check they would like to do before they hire you. They can do background, credit, income, employer,,,,etc..
457816
report it get a lawyer or union official stand up for your rights and dont back down get a new job too good luck
51942
you should write all the times the teacher discriminated against you and talk to the principal.  if nothing is done, you could go to the school board or, yes, file a lawsuit
776336
Your employer cannot force you to apologize.  \n\nThere are certain "protected classes" of people that if they are treated disperately, can be considered discriminated against:  race or color; religion; national origin or ancestry, physical disability; mental disability or medical condition; gender; age, with respect to persons over the age of 40; and pregnancy.  That is from http://www.finduslaw.com/taxonomy_menu/12/23\n\nIf you fall into one or more of those "protected classes" and you truly feel that you were discriminated against because you are a member of one of those classes, then you may have a case.\n\nI suggest that you contact the people at http://finduslaw.com and ask them for Employment Law advice: http://www.finduslaw.com/contact
705813
Racial harrassment.  And yes, the company can get in trouble for it.\n\nTalk to your boss, his boss, etc.  Seek a legal solution or file a formal complaint if all that doesn't work.  If all else fails, find another job.\n\nGood luck!
709853
EEOC has neither the $$ or the manpower to file every discrimination suit.  Fortunately the law allows recovery of attorney fees, so you should be able to find an attorney to take the case.
593361
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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.
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You should consult a solicitor. A lot of solicitors will give you a free hour consultation or look on legal websites, they should be able to help. Even if you can't sue them you should be able to get a Court order to get them remove this information about you. I'm sure there is something in the Data Protection Act that protects you. If they are using ANY personal identifiable information, including your name, you should be able to sue them under that act. \nThe other place to try is their ombudsman or, if they are not a company governed by anyone, the Internet Watch Foundation. They should be able to uphold your complaint.\nAnyway, good luck and i really hope you persue this. People running these type of websites should be stopped as it is not fair for them to use information about to ridicule you.
1149556
It sounds like you were unlawfully harassed and might need to get a lawyer.  Do call the HR department of the company to find out their policies but this could end up being a major windfall for you if you get the right legal advice.
669718
Of course you can. Go get a lawyer, tell them the details, and sue!
1082857
Just contact the EEOC. they will file a law suit against the person. Report it to the boss in writing.
430854
I am not a lawyer, but I don't believe there is anything legal you can do unless you can prove discrimination( or threaten it). If you are 40+, and they are hiring younger people, then you MIGHT have a chance, but that kind of thing is difficult to prove.  \nUsually, they hire more junior people in order to pay them LESS money, not more.  If you have decent skills, I would look elsewhere.  In the end, most of the time companies can do what they want without much chance of repercussions.