Unfortunately, discrimination in the workplace is still a very real thing today. No matter if it’s in North Carolina or somewhere else, the pain of going through such an experience can leave a person feeling helpless and even unsure about whether or not it really occurred. To help you better understand your own situation, here are a few of the signs that you’ve been discriminated against in the workplace.
Odd interview questions
Employment discrimination doesn’t only occur once you have the job; it can even happen before your official employment. During an interview, it is important to look for any odd questions. Assumptive questions that include your language skills, marital status, or area of residence may be a sign that they are discriminating because of your skin color, family situation, or economic position.
Targeted disciplinary action
One of the most obvious signs that you’re being discriminated against is when there tends to be targeted disciplinary actions towards yourself and other people of color. A tell-tale sign that this is discrimination and not only criticism is when other employees commit the same act but do not receive the same disciplinary action toward them.
Age assumptions
When it comes to age discrimination, both younger and older employees may experience it. Older employees may notice that their bosses don’t provide them with projects dealing with technology, and younger employees may simply be talked down to when they attempt to contribute.
Unequal pay
There are many reasons why companies discourage their staff from discussing pay. Unfortunately, one of them includes discrimination. Federal law states that an employer cannot discipline you if you decided to discuss pay with other employees. Those discussions may provide you with the evidence that you need to prove unequal pay due to your skin color, religious beliefs, or economic position.
If you’re a victim of discrimination in the workplace, the first thing you should consider is obtaining an attorney. An attorney will be able to provide you with the proper steps you need to take to obtain justice and compensation.