Is there anything that can bedone ?
Im hispanic ..An african american came in my store and ask my boss if the "Spic lady" was in today in a sarcastic remark.. He replied no she not in today sir with respect noting that half if his staff is hispanic he thought it was ok and didnt say to the person that it wasnt okay..
1 answer | asked Jul 7, 2016 12:16 PM [EST] | applies to New York
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Does your employer have a policy for reporting harassment or offensive comments? If it does then report how that affected you. Even if there is no policy you have a duty to report offensive comments to your employer to give it a chance to address those issues.
If you ever have to retain a lawyer she or he will ask you whether you have reported any offensive or hostile comments made at your workplace in the past 300 days as will the EEOC. Comments can be from customers and fellow employees. Your manager can always call the police if necessary or if the person refuses to stop addressing employees that way.
Also the comments don't have to be specifically directed to you. Any member of any protected class including race, religion, national origin, etc.... is protected.
Employment law is very notice and reporting based. Hopefully once you report it and keep some record of how when and what you told the employer it will be the last time you have to do so. If not then at least you are creating a record of reporting. Good luck.
posted by V Jonas Urba | Jul 7, 2016 4:58 PM [EST]
If you ever have to retain a lawyer she or he will ask you whether you have reported any offensive or hostile comments made at your workplace in the past 300 days as will the EEOC. Comments can be from customers and fellow employees. Your manager can always call the police if necessary or if the person refuses to stop addressing employees that way.
Also the comments don't have to be specifically directed to you. Any member of any protected class including race, religion, national origin, etc.... is protected.
Employment law is very notice and reporting based. Hopefully once you report it and keep some record of how when and what you told the employer it will be the last time you have to do so. If not then at least you are creating a record of reporting. Good luck.
posted by V Jonas Urba | Jul 7, 2016 4:58 PM [EST]
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