New York Race and Color Discrimination Lawyers

Whether or not anyone likes to admit it, racism still exist in America. Every day hard-working employees are being denied employment opportunities simply because of their race or color. If you are one of the millions of Americans feeling the adverse effects of race discrimination at your place of employment, you have the law on your side. The law offers protections designed to safeguard diligent and determined workers like you. When racial discrimination has caused you emotional hardships and professional setbacks, you deserve to get justice. 

While some instances of discrimination are overt, many are subtle or institutionalized, making them harder to detect. By understanding the signs, recognizing their impact, and taking action to seek justice, you can stand up against this harmful practice and protect your rights. Our lawyers have been fighting race and color discrimination on behalf of employees since 2011. 

Based in New York, Arcé Law Group also serves New Jersey and Philadelphia. Call (866) 426-7182 or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation.

Race discrimination can affect all aspects of employment for employees and applicants. This includes:

• Recruitment
• Firing
• Pay
• Promotion or demotion
• Overall conditions of employment
• Hiring
• Compensation
• Benefits
• Pay decreases
• Overall treatment of employees

Signs of Racial Discrimination in the Workplace

Some common red flags include: 

• Unequal treatment: An employee might be passed over for promotions or pay raises, even when they have the same or better qualifications than colleagues of other races. They might also receive harsher discipline for behavior tolerated by others.
• Hostile work environment: Racist comments, jokes, or slurs create an environment that feels hostile or unwelcoming. This behavior can also come in the form of comments and actions that subtly demean someone's racial background.
• Biased hiring practices: Indicators include an employer disproportionately rejecting applicants of a particular racial group despite their qualifications or showing a preference for candidates that align with racial biases.
• Job segregation: Employees of certain racial backgrounds may be assigned to lower-paying or less desirable jobs, while others are placed in more favorable positions.
• Unjust policies: Workplace policies that seem neutral but disadvantage employees from specific racial or ethnic backgrounds may also point to discrimination.

The Impact of Racial Discrimination on Employees

The effects of workplace racial discrimination can range from emotional distress to financial struggles and even physical health problems. 

Victims often feel undervalued and excluded, leading to a loss of confidence and motivation. Chronic stress caused by discrimination can result in anxiety, depression, and other health concerns.

Additionally, racial discrimination can limit an employee’s career growth by denying them access to promotions, professional development opportunities, or high-profile projects. Financial challenges may emerge when an employee is unfairly terminated or underpaid compared to their colleagues.

The harm isn’t limited to individual employees—this kind of discrimination erodes workplace morale and productivity and contributes to a culture of inequity.