I know it is illegal to discriminate when hiring people.
My question is if someone (your boss for example) was making racially derogatory comments about you at work, and you asked them to stop several times, is this illegal?
For the record I think people should have the right to their own beliefs and opinions, and I think there should be free speech, but at what point does free speech become harassment?
Answers:
After you have asked them to stop, it is considered harassment. This is called creating "a hostile work environment" and is not allowed. You took the appropriate road in asking for him/her to stop, if it has continued, especially repeatedly, it is time to take it to a higher authority. If no one above your boss will do anything, then you can take it to a lawyer or such. You could now, possibly, but if you like the job, give the company a chance to fix it. I hope you can get it worked out and not have to experience any more uncomfortableness.
SUE HIM
Any derogatory comments whether intentional or unintentional are unacceptable, and can get that person in trouble.
If the statements were truly racist then one is enough to file a complaint. If you can prove you've asked him/her to stop and they continue to make such statements then send a letter to your HR department about the harassment and a hostile work environment. You'll get there attention quickly.
I don't think derogatory comments made about anyone in any fashion in the work place. It is wrong to discipline someone in front of others, and especially when you play a race card.
I would think freedom of speech is allowed within reason, some places what you to keep your religion, and such outside the work place, which is fair. You are there to work.
But I would go to someone higher to report this, and if you have witnesses, ask them if they would write a statement.
Good luck!
It starts the moment it happens. Your boss is breaking the law and should be punished for it.
Talk to your human resources representative or a lawyer. Be sure to document the exact remarks along with the date and time.
If you are in the US, you bet it is illegal. Start keeping a log of date and time of every incident --- what was said. And also note any other employees that may have overheard the offending comments. Start building your case.
If it creates a hostile work environment (and how can it not) then a legal problem exists.
Um yeah that is discriminatory and he can be fired for doing that. If this is bothering you, you need to go to the human resources department of your business and talk with someone about it. First try talking to your boss and just tell him/her that their remarks are making you feel uneasy and bad. That should be all you have to do to get him/her to stop it. Then if it keeps on go to HR and file a complaint that will get him/her to shut up or they will be fired.
There should be freedom of speech for as long as it do not trancend the rights of others. You have the right to be respected for what you are, and its harrashment when someone make derogatory comments against you.
Gather evidences and witnesses and SUE HIM.
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