Race Discrimination in Philadelphia

Philadelphia race discrimination is a very serious matter. If you feel that you are a victim, you may feel angry, overwhelmed and confused about what to do next. The firm of Nancy O’Mara Ezold, P.C. provides legal guidance in cases of race discrimination in Philadelphia and helps clients seek redress for such unacceptable actions by their employers.

What constitutes race discrimination?

Race discrimination occurs when individuals are treated differently by their employers due to their race, color or ethnicity. Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race can be found in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

These different forms of treatment can pertain to:

  • The application process
  • Hiring
  • Firing
  • Promotions
  • Compensation
  • Harassment

Other forms of race discrimination include limiting, segregating or classifying employees or applicants based on race in any way that deprives them of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affects their employment. For instance, if you are a door-to-door salesperson, it is illegal to assign you a particular neighborhood or geographic location to canvas based upon your race.

It is also considered race discrimination if negative actions are taken against you at work because of your associations with persons of a particular race. If your spouse or friends are of a race that your employer dislikes and that employer takes damaging actions against you at work for that reason, you may have a valid claim for race discrimination in Philadelphia.

There are remedies for victims of race discrimination. If a discussion with your employer does not result in resolution of the issue, a discrimination claim can be filed with either the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If filing a claim with one agency or the other still does not result in a satisfactory solution, talk to an experienced labor law attorney at The Ezold Law Firm. We can provide highly qualified legal professionals to advocate on your behalf against race discrimination.

Contact Nancy O'Mara Ezold regarding Philadelphia race discrimination

If you are a victim of race discrimination in Philadelphia, contact the firm of Nancy O’Mara Ezold, P.C. online or at (610) 660-5585. Our experienced attorneys are committed to client satisfaction and obtaining outstanding results in the field of employment law.