Discrimination In The Workplace

WHAT IS DISCRIMINATION?

Frankly, when people hear or think of the word "discrimination"; they some times automatically assume it is a Black and White race issue. Contrary to the belief, discrimination is an unjust, unfair or unreasonable favoring of characteristics, such as race, sex, age, gender, caste or disability over another. The signs of discrimination can be subtle or bold, a statement or ruin gesture. Moreover, it can be an indirect or directed act towards women or men; as well as the young and the elderly.

The Financial Affects of Discrimination

Unfortunately, acts of discrimination destroys it's the victims from the inside out. Also, it can afflict emotional pain and leaves the victim feeling inferior and, robbed of self-esteem and joy. Moreover, it can devastate its victims financially and leave them with the inability to purchase the necessities of life for their families. Furthermore, if employment isn't found quickly, it can destroy their good credit rating; which can later impact the victim's ability to become re-employed. In fact, many employers are judging new applicant's integrity, according to their personal credit scores. The rationale is employees with bad credit are a risk and have the capacity to resort to workplace theft; will cause the company financial issues.

Discrimination is Forbidden and Illegal

However, the Federal laws discrimination in all areas of employment; including when hiring, firing, paid wages, dispensing job assignments, promotions, layoffs, training, paid fringe benefits, and terms or condition of employment.

Unfortunately, even though there are laws; statistics show that discrimination has dramatically increased throughout the years. Today, the EEOC recognizes many types of discrimination such as Age, Disability, Equal Pay, Compensation, Disability and Obesity, Genetic Information, Harassment, National Origin, Pregnancy, Race/Color, Religion, Retaliation, Sex and Sexual Orientation and Harassment,Race/Color and National Origin

Discrimination

Consequently, most people were taught that they could accomplish anything that they set their minds to. Therefore, many went to college obtain a degree and a better life. After, many obtained their dream jobs with an expectancy of an improved lifestyle. At first, everything is wonderful. Gradually, there are subtle negative changes in the workplace. First, you note that you're are being treated a little differently than the non-minority co-workers. For example, when there are time-consuming or difficult tasks to be done; you're the "right person" for the job. In contrast, when awards of recognition and promotions arise; it always the same scenario. The boss hires someone that you trained; or a person that doesn't look like you.

In fact, you are a dedicated and hard working employee; but your evaluations never reflect it;. Now, when new opportunities for advancement arise; there's that sinking feeling inside. Because you know you have seniority and are well qualified. However, the reality is that advancement will always elude you. Because you don't fit your boss's idea of what a person in leadership should be.