Law Q&A » Discrimination

credit history or discrimination?

Legal Information — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:58:16 +0000

i was told by the park manager here that i had to be put on the lease agreement as a secondary tenant because i have lived here for over 14 days.so i did.so now she tells me that i must move or the person on the lease will get evicted.she and the main office has said it is do to my criminal record. but not to me.when asked for a letter why.they said it was due to my credit history.is this discrimination?

Racism in business

Legal Information — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:11:17 +0000

I walking into a tattoo shop. I notices a binder that the business owner made. The title of it is PROOF OF ALIENS and in parenthesis say NOT THE MEXICAN KIND. I am Mexican and that offended me, CAN I SUE?

Is this discrimination?

Legal Information — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:23:30 +0000

I am presently an employee at a large retailer in North Carolina. The company has, like most, a set of rules and regulations, or in this case ‘guidelines’ as they are called. I have transgressed one of these guidelines, and am being threatened with possible termination.
I have information that some of my co-workers have also transgressed one or more of the same ‘guidelines’, but have seen no discipline whatsoever. In one case, a co-worker has been guilty of activity deemed prosecutable, but still continues employment.
If I am terminated, do I have precedent to stand on in view of these other employees’ freedom from punishment?

School is discriminating

Legal Information — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:59:15 +0000

I’m in the Aveda institute for cosmetology and I’m five months pregnant … The school is causing me … Alot of difficulty completing my curriculum and moving forward… My school is based on hours … I have missed a few days … Due to some family personal issues …. Now they are trying to make me repeat my course … When I approached them … With withdrawing to transfer to another school with my completed hours they told me I can’t until I pay them in full …my tuition is 17000 dollars , I have been in school for 33% of the time and they are saying I owe them 13000 dollars…. And they will keep the first disbursement from my loan which leaves me owing them 8400 out of pocket …. That doesn’t make sense to me at all . Also when I asked them if I could change my schedule days from Thursday Friday Saturday to Monday Tuesday Wednesday ….due to the busy environment and the uncomfortableness of my pregnancy .. They told me no… I need so much advice and help please if any one can help .

false report and arrest tasered

Legal Information — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:17:50 +0000

I live in a condo.I invited a friend to spend the weekend with me (African American).One afternoon we went to swimming pool.On our way as we passed by the other condos a person was shouting racial remarks from his condo lanai but we could not see exactly which condo.As he continued I remarked back “are you on medications”continued on our way to pool.At the pool we were talking with a older couple about the wildlife all around us.Suddenly a man appeared at a distance in a rage shouting and screaming comments that were difficult to make sense.I tried to to ignore the man and comforted my friend while many people watched and listened.Suddenly a police officer arrived.Walked up to the man .The man pointed at us with no discussion the officer marched to the pool entered and stood next to the pool and demanded that I get out of the pool.As I started to exit the pool in his direction I was asking “Whats the problem” Now in a rage he repeated angrily to get out and would not answer my questions as I got closer.Then his demeanor changed and said,”Oh I just want to ask you some questions.As I got to the edge and began to lift myself out he suddenly grabbed me.However being wet he began to lose his grip and balance and was falling towards the water.I was of course right below him I caught him and pushed him back to his feet.I got out and thinking he must be glad that I saved him from falling in.As I stood there waiting for him to respond he says “I am going to tase you!I told him that I am wet and please don’t.He fired anyways while there were children right behind me.I am disabled with a back injury and the taser caused me to flip around and around rolling towards the water.Finally the taser stopped and I sat down on a chair behind in disbelief.after a few minutes he came over removed the taser and cuffed me .As he was cuffing me I ask why he did what he had done. He said the man who is the v.p. of the board said we were trespassing.I told him that untrue I live here.He panicked and began to rush around doing something.I was taken to the front of the condos an ambulance was there and he sat me down on a gurney.As i sat there I watched as the police argued with the ambulance guys as to who get possession of me.One of the residents shouted That man is on medication!So the ambulance guys took me But before they took me as I sat in the position the officer placed me another officer arrived out of nowhere and came to me Shouting for me to lie down on the gurney at the loudest voice possible his face becoming very red.I thought what is this officer so angry and why was he commanding me to lie back when the first officer never told me to do so and saw that I was still sitting up but it wasn’t a issue.The officer who arrived after the fact acted as though I was not cooperating creating a drama in the presence of many people.As the ambulance guys took me away I was listening to their conversation about the behavior of these officers and were amazed.I was amazed.went to hospital then to jail house bailed out very quickly compared to the others.Some days later I received news that the prosecuting attorney refused to take this to court and was thrown out or dismissed.I never learned what the results were about the false report the officers behavior etc.My religious understanding is Christians should not sue people so i arrange to meet with v.p.discuss the matter and that I would not pursue legal action.To my surprise He confesses that he new i was not trespassing and wasn’t expecting officer to do the things he did .Would like professional help on understanding many questions.Took place in 08. thanks Michael.

racial discrimination

Legal Information — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:34:58 +0000

My property manager is making us move because my downstairs neighbor complains about how my children make too much noise in the daytime. Our neighbor has even threatened us and they are still trying to make us move. Prior to moving here they would never return our calls or emails. Not to mention they rented the original apartment we were suppose to move into.

Discrimination Against Race, Gender, and Religion

Legal Information — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:02:14 +0000

Discrimination is a part of everyday life and in a personal aspect it is unavoidable. However, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 helps to eliminate it as much as possible in the workplace. Discrimination against Race, Gender, and Religion is against the law and Title VII enforces protecting workers from discrimination.
What The Government Is Doing
Our government has set forth laws that forbid employers from basing their hiring decisions on a person’s characteristics. Such laws include the Equal Pay Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Civil Rights Act. This also applies to how an employee is treated versus co-workers of different characteristics. There are also varying state and county laws that further protect employees and job applicants from discrimination.
How To Know You Are Being Discriminated Against
Many people overlook or do not even notice when there is discrimination in the workplace. Some examples of this situation include:
• You make less in pay or receive less in benefits as someone who is of a different gender, race, or religion. If your job titles are different then this may not be discriminatory. If you do the same amount of work and have the same position as the person receiving more than you, then this would be discrimination.
• If you are fired from a position for no valid reason. If you were fired even though you have performed all job duties correctly and in a timely manner, this would be a violation of your rights. The same is true if you have shown a higher level of performance than co-workers who are of a different race, gender, or religion.
• If an employer asks an employee of a different gender to perform sexual favors in order to keep or further their position in the company.
• Another employee is being favored for bonuses, promotions, etc. although you perform as well or better than they do.
• The company is providing benefits at different levels for the same job position but different employee characteristics.
• Your employer or co-workers have expressed how they feel about a certain characteristic, and have used these feelings as a basis for hiring and promoting employees in the company.
Although there are many laws prohibiting any type of discrimination in the workplace, it is still happening on a daily basis. There are many laws that are lowering the occurrence of this situation and employers as well as employees should know the rights and regulations of workplace practices.

Additional Legal Source: Shavitz Law Group, P.A. Serving all of Florida

eeoc, I was recently terminated from a federal job for poor attendance…

Legal Information — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:39:39 +0000

I was recently terminated from a federal job for poor attendance. The reason that I was out from work was due to complications stemming from pregnancy. I received a letter which stated that I was being removed from my position while out on maternity leave. I contacted my Union, who in turn set up meeting with the boss for me. During the meeting he did not even look at any of my medical documentaition which sholud have clearly kept me my job. On top of that during the meeting he did not really discuss my absences during my pregnancy which is what the termination letter has on it. Instead, he went all the back to 2007 which had nothing to do with this situation and far less absences. I know of several people recently whose work record are seriously worse than mine (not due to pregnancy)who they tried to terminate that were given thier jobs back. While on the other hand, I have been told that I can’t have my job back. So, my question is should I file an EEOC?

racism on discussion forum

Legal Information — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:02:28 +0000

I”ve been active on a discussion forum with a Canadian name. THere have been things published against Muslims and I have reported it to the moderators, and they say Muslims are not a race, and in their rules section it says they don’t tolerate racism. For instance with the recent case in China, one guys “China did everyone a favor, the guy wasn’t British, he was Muslim. He was a terrorist. “China did us all a favor. Later on they say, “they don’t care about Muslims that’s why they have them guantamanoe.” So the moderator gave me this answer:”Discrimination based on race specifically where a person feels a person is superior to another based on race is racism. Calling a drug trafficker a terrorist is NOT an example of racism. Furthering that, Muslim isn’t a race. It’s a religion. Please report posts appropriately or leave the reporting to someone else. Thank you for your attention to this matter. – Maude”

Can I sue them? I have also seen other posts about Muslims and have complained and they’ve given me the same answer.

HOw much can I expect to sue them for? It’s from one of the biggest 3 cities in Canada.

Once I posted something that was not positive about Jews, and it was taken down instantly…

descrimination/pda

Legal Information — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:39:19 +0000

my name is nicole i am from a small town and i am a freshman in high school i have a boyfriend and we previously got into trouble with pda (public display of affection). but what happened was we couldn’t be near each other for months then we set up a meeting with the dean and the bus garage and my bus driver asked if we were planing to date again and we said no because at this time we were not going to date then. so this lasted a little while then we sat next to each other again but about a month later they viewed the tapes and saw him kissing me on the cheek and gave me a hug a normal friend hug at this time we were dating but also i had a family crises and was upset and talking about wanting to die so he tried cheering me up so he got taken off the bus and ever since he was on the bus in the first place she checked the camera numerous times and when she checked the camera she didn’t say anything to the kids who were eating candie on the bus who could choke and die if the bus simply went over a bump and she didn’t say anything about the kids gaming on there lap tops when we weren’t supposed to have laptops or the people on there cell phones which could distract the driver if it simply rang she didn’t say anything to them but she kicked him off because he gave me a kiss on the cheek and a hug to make me feel better. now is this discrimination or is this me just overreating? and is a kiss on the cheek and a hug P.D.A? this is really important to me and i really want to know!

Auto Loan Discrimination? I live in San Jose, CA. I applied ..

Legal Information — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:24:18 +0000

I live in San Jose, CA. I applied for an auto loan through the Car Dealer’s financial bank. I was verbally told by the car dealer that my loan was approved by the Bank. When the Bank learned that I could not speak English, the Bank denied my auto loan. However, no documents were legally signed. Do I have a recourse to file a discrimination lawsuit?

fmla/civil rights/affirmative action, New Jersey

Legal Information — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:12:24 +0000

i have worked for nj tiomunicipality 10 years for about 3 years i have been onset with breathing problems that now have been diagnosed as asthma,.i have been terminated , their reasoning is that per our handbook , i abused my sick time i called each day out sick ran out of sick time ,after a discussion with superintendent i did not have to continue calling till i see a doctor,i returned with a note now they say they meant the rest of that week i did not have to call is this legal i found out later by the union they did not offer family medical leave or disability i feel this is discrimination, do i have a case the union feels it was a misunderstanding and they have to take me back

My question is regarding I believe a civil suit. I am a disabled veteran …

Legal Information — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:35:25 +0000

My question is regarding I believe a civil suit. I am a disabled veteran and was at an indian casino for lunch. When we were going to be seated I asked if we could be seated closer to the buffet due to my disabilities, and was told no. I asked to speak with a manager because I had told them we didnt mind waiting till something opened up, but when I spoke with the manager she said that I did not look disabled, and even if I were it would always go to the elderly first because I was a young male. I am not sure if I have a discrimination case, but would like to know if I do since it is on tribal land, and if so what the statue of limitations would be. This happened back in May of 2009, there we quite a few more things said and this still just eats me up inside and would like to know if there is anything that I can do. Thank you all for your help.

Employment discrimination, I am a disabled vet

Legal Information — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:37:13 +0000

I am a disabled vet. I have been working for my current employer for four years. I was hired on vet preference points. Lately, I have been a victim of hostile work environment and discrimination due to a disability. At first I thought it was just me but it keeps getting worse. About 8 months ago I talked to a rehab counselor about alternate employment. Two weeks ago, out of the blue, I got a letter from him saying I was unemployable. I am not even 40 years old and hold a masters degree. Also, the local EEOC rep refuses to acknowledge an issue or help file a complaint, even with documented information and supporting law. If I am considering legal action, what should I do or not do and is there anything in particular that would help prove my side? Thank you.

Discrimination? Can a private school in California require …

Legal Information — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:30:31 +0000

Can a private school in California require under the terms of a teacher’s employment that they send their own children to the school that they work for?

A white man harrassing and threatening me, Roswell GA

Legal Information — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:40:08 +0000

I am an India born US citizen since 1976, now retired and live in Roswell, GA. Every school day I go to school bus stop to pick up my grandkids. Some time I enter the next sub division to make U-turn. A white guy threatened me not to enter his sub. He used very hard core 4 letter words. I have filed a report to Roswell police. What legal action I can take against. I am 74 years old and heart patient. I can’t live with this fear.

Suing for racism on e-mail? Ontario

Legal Information — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:06:16 +0000

can I sue someone that told me that he does not do Business with arabs right away when he saw my msn name and after asking him if his car for sale had any accidents?
like he didn’t have to offend me like that… he could of just not repleyed making me think that the car was sold? it was such a good deal that’s why I am really mad too… and if I can sue him , is it worth all the trouble?

I am in canada, ON

I do have the e-mail saved and the guy is not kiding what so ever….

false accusation and cops being bias in reno nevada

Legal Information — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:34:47 +0000

Someone said a Mexican male was driving my car and hit a parked car. My brother and I were both on campus this day and their is no way someone could have taken my car for a joy ride! (and you can clearly tell who is inside my car. My brother is not mexican we are both Caucasian. Anyways the police officer wrote a bias police report causing my insurance to side with him. So I have been fighting with my insurance company because the scratches dont even match up from the angle the witness said i hit them. Then I went in to go get an addendum the officer that handled my case told me i was changing my story and i just wanted an explanation. Then i had to talk with his supervisor his supervisor told me “i was being a bitch” “I asked to many questions for my own good” “that he wasnt God” “if i ever came back to my colleges police department he would issue me a citation personally. So then I had to talk with the Lieutenant I had to file a “citizens complaint of misconduct” against both the police officers. So I was wondering my legal rights. If i have a case to sue? Who can I sue? If you need more information please let me know. There is more to this story then I have room to type.

Fired for Discrimination- Florida

Legal Information — Sat, 09 May 2009 19:22:56 +0000

Florida is an at will work state, however can a business fire you because of falsely accused discrimination? No investigations were ever conducted and the accused was never told about said discriminations.

Right of wrongfully terminated employee in an at will state.

Legal Information — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:26:57 +0000

After 171/2 years of employment, my immediate supervisor, who has always felt threatened by me and has been jealous of me, set me up for termination. None of the reasons stated were in violation of any policies and procedures stated in our employee handbook. Furthermore, my former employer didn’t follow policy and procedure by not giving me a verbal warning before proceeding with disciplinary action. It even came out during the action that my supervisor took action only because she got mad at me over something that was completely misunderstood. I am over 50, female and have had a couple of minor health issues that have been completely resolved. Frankly, I think that my employer went along with this because they wanted to get rid of a long term employee to replace with a less expensive one.
What do I do?