Me too, and I still don't know if there is anything I can do. I'm gay and am considering a lawsuit against my employer but I have no exact proof of discrimination apart from the fact that I've been given no training, offered no promotions or given any real extra responsibilities. I want to sue or make a complaint at some point but I'm afraid I'm shit out of luck.
Im going through it right now I went to Corporate, its about to be world war 3. I am a black, Christian, Woman, with strong work ethics, I also exposed the quiet racism. On top of it, Im pretty.
I been at my job for 20 years. Numerous times I have seen discrimination towards myself. In 2015 I was caught using my cell phone out on the floor witch I admit it was wrong.I had no choice using my phone since management did not have someone relieve me for my break . So I caught using the phone and the supervisor takes me to the office. I thought I was going to get written up or maybe get suspended but management decided to fire me ! My union rep filed a grievance for wrongful termination and after being away fired for one whole year, the union got me my job back and received back pay.
This just happened to me last week similar I was on cell phone had emergency call manager walks in says am I on my lunch i say yes cause my mind d was lost cause news I heard then later on I went to my full lunch many people I work with take longer breaks all the time everybody on their phone on my team and suppose to be working the managers knows it
And suppose to be waiting for meeting from hr I got a call from hr and was ask questions I filed for agrievence they can't call me ask the questions over the phone
Absolutely. Management runs meetings in the mindset that you're already gone. Even a simple "how are you" gets a silent treatment of "how are you still here?"
OMG. I’m actually dealing w micro aggressions, bullying and discrimination at my job rn. The crazy thing is the nasty, toxic behavior started w my black client whom I tried advocating for as she was actively being criminalized so that she could be kicked out of the school/program. Then as soon as I spoke up the targeting and bullying started w me. I’m so sad and confused on how to go about this bc it seems like I don’t even know the ppl that I’ve worked for the past four years now smh.
Your videos are just damn excellent. I hope you never stop putting in the effort you do to educate employees in California of their rights in the workplace.
With the way they double speak and avoid answering questions they're likely liars by default. People like that are easy to manipulate for someone like me. I wouldn't even need a lawer. I'd break them and they'd wonder if they live a lie. It's actually a good question to ask to a liar. If your logic has been adding up where the other persons hasn't then they'll start thinking.
While you are correct in that it's more difficult to prove verbal discrimination, it would be inaccurate to say that you "can't" prove a verbal discrimination case. You certainly can with witnesses, solid pretext, depositions, etc.
@@braniganrobertsonlaw I didn't mean can't, I meant harder. Sorry, I lost a job after 4 days of employment because of verbal communication and body language. Still feeling upset
@@Blank123-u7m dude this just happened to me and it was because “poor performance” and I’m through a temp agency called express… which makes me a at will employee and it’s like I’m not explaining to the receptionist at the law offices in texas. I was threatened, harassed and I was the only black African American… no direct proof. I was contract first a specific start and end date for my evaluation hire… I don’t know what to do. His pretext is something I can back up
Some bosses just like feeling and engaging in that power trip, knowing your just an employee, straight up, them folks feel out of place when they don’t feel that power.
There's quiet quitting that's often just a healthy response to a quiet firing prior. No question the execs have some off-the-record awareness of who to nudge away from the company.
I am facing the results of having stood up against racial discrimination at work. I was a contractor in a fortune 100 company. I got laid off as soon as I reported the manager for being discriminative towards me. And then my employer just washed their hands off me. The recruiting agency is a Fortune 500 company and talks about diversity and inclusion. Such a hog wash! It has been 1.5 months now and my recruiter still tells me that he is unable to find any roles that match my profile. I am in tech for gudness sake!!
Do discrimination cases apply if the employer behaves discriminately towards you in an investigation into allegations? ie. fail to provide proper notice of charges, fires you and not the other co-worker for violating a policy, etc?
I just went through the same shit gets me but not others violations of the company but thel l be calling me to tell me what the resolution is going to be soon
I got Threaten by another employee and this employee said I'll cut your throat and gut you. Their was 3 Witnesses and they said they didn't hear anything. I got suspended for a week and person who threatened me got nothing. This employee have threatened me 2 times before and still nothing done about it.
Great video. However, most companies usually start a paper trail against the complaining employee by starting to claim that their productivity, work quality, etc. are not declining, worsening, "insert any negative commentary". Companies do this to establish a defense for firing an employee with legitimate complaints. This is something I've seen in every single company I've been with. What does a person do in this kind of situation?
I just got laid off for unsatisfactory work. And for that I mean, they claimed my work and data was unsatisfactory (which wasn't true), that I lied to people (not true) and that I didn't trust some employees. The lab technician continues to slander me to upper management, and I have proven that they have harassed me.
Yeah, and that can be considered retaliatory because they started once you actually communicated a concern. The paper trail can and will backfire. It documents everything like when they actually evidenced support and when they did not. Pay attention to the finer details.
All of my black brothers and sisters here because of one form of discrimination or another God is with us God is for us we will win amen and amen! In Jesus name😇😇🤑😎🤺
At my job im payed less then everyone who does the same job as me to include new hires and I’m made to work twice as hard as everyone and if I ask why that is I’m called lazy and a complainer when even my coworkers notice it I really want to do something about it I’m so tired of busting my ass just to be belittled and threatened on a regular basis by my manager.
That’s me at my job I get all the crappy job while everyone get easy task and be on their phone and taking extra break I got tired of that and quit last week now they be calling phone since last week trying to talk to me I send them straight to voicemail smh…
Sorry you getting treated like that but if that's the case they'd prolly rather have you an many others like you doin all the hard heavy stuff for free pretty much it seems
I'm dealing with discrimination and nepotism in the workplace right now. it sucks. its a small company and all the new hires are commissioners family/friends and our office manager is friends with commissioner too. I'm afraid as soon as I file a complaint will be retaliated against. I have one boss (who the problem is) and his boss is the commissioner (who wants his people in and are now in the process of being hired). there is so much shit that goes on, not with just me but people who put applications in for past job openings (who actually have experience in the field) that didn't get the job because they give it to their family and friends. then the bosses soon to be SIL who has only been here 3 yrs has gotten $7,000 in raises and I have the same certifications as him and I've been here 7 years longer than him.
I am repeately watching your expert that I admire your work because you are the best explaining about discrimination case how to approach and prove. You are awasome and give me a hope. Unfortunately I am living in Canada but I belive the same idea has all round in the world about Human Rights. Thanks very much. I love you.
A Great change is coming; people are waking up to their rights and these corporations will find out they are servants to the silent majority. Just keep fighting 💪 💜
I've needed these videos more now than ever, I will be contacting your offices ASAP, looking to hostile work environments for seniors and possible racism discrimination.
I'm the only black or person of color at my company besides a key player that doesn't work infield. It's gotten so out of hand that even when business partners come to our office. I'm without shame referred to as... Oh, that's nobody but "The Help," in the back (and I have the same title as them) or and without shame make racist comments- Black dog, pet, little helper, the companies pet. I've listened to you're videos in the attempt to know how to handle this. I spoken with the head person in charge and there's been no change. I'm amazed that racism still exist on this level. And I'm praying for anyone on here who's dealing this as I can attest this is very painful but I'm praying for change in the hearts of people.
What happens when you’ve contacted every lawyer in the google search list and they all tell you the same thing “we can’t take your case because our case load is to full” and I have right to sue letter from the eeoc but only hard thing about my race discrimination case against target is that I can’t find a contingency lawyer or lawyer to fight for me this is a cold world. Your videos help me throughout my whole case
I'd write to the company saying that you have gone to the EEOC because you have not seen relief regarding your complaint and then say you are going to the media. Contact your local news station and write to them about your race discrimination case against Target. They'd love to tell your story because it's a race case vs. a large employer.
Because to them your the problem the enemy a Terrorist savage criminal believe in yourself all you want the system they work for is targeting you not trynna help they all in on it
You seem to be getting some guidance. Maybe I can help you as well. What exactly happened? This will help us understand the root of the problem. And by that I mean other than the systemic racism in this country. Help is to understand
What is it called when you are protected class. You start making complaints to your supervisor and HR because your approved accommodation hasn't been implemented (been several months) but then get terminated for an unrelated incident where an investigation was done but you were never interviewed but just fired? It looks like the company could fire them for performance because of the accommodation not being in place so finds something else to get rid of them. How can an employment attorney help when a company finds a way around the protected status?
It's called pretext when an employer says you're being fired for something fake (like bogus performance reasons) but is really firing you for a discriminatory one. I made a video about pretextual terminations.
Do you do Fed or state court? The title 7 protects you if you file to EEOC and get fired in retaliation within days. Even if the underlying complaint was not illegal and it’s only done in good faith.
@@Ced106 They mean people claim to fire you for other reasons instead of the real reasons. Suddenly someone just so happens to get fired for being late soon after it was found out they were gay. etc.
Told I sounded like a Yankee all my life. Lived in the South and I was explained this very thing was happening to me but I didn't believe it. Started interviewing for the same position outside the Confederacy and was getting completely different feedback from my interviews for the same position and company just different locations. Now doing a generous six figure job.
atolliver91 sorry to hear you got let go, but this lawyers used a lot fancy words, but that’s all there is, I contacted this firm knowing I had a strong case and was turned down right away.. I got fired due to my mental illness, discrimination, and mostly punitive damages. I didn’t received any advice or help from this Brenagan firm.. good luck to you
What is the proper way to file a complaint if favoritism is involved when others are promoted. My supervisor never liked me when I had nothing to her. Also, does discrimination only apply to termination?
Because to that system they label you A throw away government property you get find if you get a tattoo without permission they label it destruction of Government property to them You're expendable property All blacks deserve reparations for Government discrimination
I have a pretty cutt and dry case of religious discrimination then. I have ton of evidence. Thank you. I wish I had you here in West Virginia. I hired a lawyer. I feel he is good.
I am currently going through an issue where according to the job advert, I was qualified for the job, however, they were not prepared to train/ onboard anyone in my position. I was about 1 month in when I realized that no one was covering the work that I was supposed to be doing after training. It was at that point I also realized that we were grossly understaffed. There has not been permanent leadership in over a year. Over the last 6 months, I have gone through 3 changes in leadership setup. 1 male from another department. 2 females from the same department and the male continuing on, the one of the females staying on and everyone leaving. The latter has been the problem. While the previous person couldn't train me, the current person refuses to train me and instead gave me a written verbal warning. They even went back to give me a warning on things that were understood to be fine during the time I was reporting to the male. I am not the only POC there, but I am the only black person. I am going to talk to the president this week.
i was at the food truck on lunch at my job and the guy didn’t want to serve me .. he served everyone but me . i let HR know that i was discriminated against and she told me “it’s all in my head” months later the food truck guy called the few black people we have a nigga in front of management and they finally got rid of the truck only because a manger was there. but after that it’s been ongoing discrimination and in trying to build a case
how do you find a job with bipolar disorder, PTSD, Depression, anxiety, the list goes on, I dont qualify for disabilty becuse I have to much work points. But ive been unemployed since 2022 ive applyed for over 6k jobs online an in person everytime i fill out paperwork it asks do you have a disabilty ive said yes but the jobs ive said no i get an interview when they ask about medications ext considering drug testing i have to say xyz so i dont get the job. Im living on one meal a day just to feed my kids 3 meals the 3 days a week i have them but my savings are gone im barrowing money just to keep my house what does someone with mental illness do?
I work for a company that sells and distributes packaging. I have been working for this company for 29 years. Many of the people promoted are friends or relatives of someone in Management. Many safety rules and regulated are not followed, but I do not want to call OSHA , because I do not want to lose my job.
Hello Mr. Robertson, I’m currently an employee (3+ years) and have been forced to leave my position after a new Plant Manager was hired. I was told that the reason for the move was because he wanted to bring another Mechanic in on our shift..I was also told to keep this between me and the Plant Manager, by the Plant Manager, which raised suspicion in me..I’m also making less money than new hires and temporary workers hired for assignments. Is there anything I can do about this?
I'm nervous because I wish i saw this video earlier. I could lose my job this week. It wasn't written but I do have proof that I spoke with someone (customer service agent) about the potential discrimination I've been under(does that count). I feel terrible for speaking out even tho I'm the victim because enough my clean record of never being fired is at risk
Is it worth complaining to HR if the behavior of the coworker is disrupting workflow and productivity? The supervisor tried to resolve the issue but could not.
Dr Branigan your videos are really helpful during this difficult time for me, I'm kinda close to trial for discrimination against disability. Your advice has helped me understand what my lawyer has done and continues to do-- he is great. One question I was hoping to get an answer on, I was fired from an internship but then was dismissed from a graduate program, so it's a bit different that just employment law. Do you think most of the advice still applies from this video and a few others?
I’m going through discrimination right now they fired me, but then they called me and told me I got my job back so I was wrongly terminated. I am assuming. And they are paying me I’m in Los Angeles ca
I am a veterinary professional who has had several board appearances since retirement age. I came into a situation where I was the new head of a practice. I ran into a lot of resistance. That led to board complaints. I had complaints at the beginning of Covid 19 because everything became curbside. The board could only come up with record keeping as a complaint. But in the administrative hearing ; I was asked by the board head ; a veterinarian, “. What year did I graduate? As well as When do plan to retire permanently? . Is this proper?
I have a wrongful termination discrimination case pending currently, I have multiple witness statements , pictures etc, this happen in feb. I have a lawyer but how do i know for certain she is doing a good job?
That is a great question. For clients, it is very hard to know if your lawyer is doing a good job or a bad job. As a rule of thumb, if your lawyer is communicating with you, taking the time to answer your questions (don't pester them though), and keeping you informed as to where the case is at and where it is going, then you probably have a good lawyer. However, if your lawyer is extremely slow to respond to you, doesn't have a system in place to move your case forward, or ignores your comments or concerns, then you might want to become more proactive.
@@braniganrobertsonlaw Thank you so much, I usually only reach out maybe once a month with the understanding my lawyer has a heavy workload. As you know most people don't expect to ever have to enlist the services of a lawyer so it gets tricky to gauge like you said what is a good or bad job. Your videos have been the most informative so I look to them to gain more insight, thank you for your time!
I work as a teacher and supervisors play terrible pranks on me. I told them that I have migraines and this could cause PTSD which can cause disassociation. I sent children to the rest 3 girls, and two boys. When the girls returned, I sent another set of children to the restroom. However, the three children snuck out of the room so now there are about 7 children in the restroom. My supervisor brought the children back and spoke rudely to me saying “ 7 children, really” I was in shock but didn’t realize that the children snuck out of the room at the time. After I had a moment to process I realized that my supervisor knew that and took advantage of me in that moment. They watched on the camera and did not provide aide or assistance to me. Then it was being done over and over. I know this because there are cameras all over the school. So they are just taking advantage of me and my trauma response.
Im going through the HR process right now. I sent an age discrimination letter and meet with them on Thursday. I am the oldest person at my job. My managers are half my age. I've been passed up 3 times for younger, less experienced people with less seniority that I helped train. They never tell me beforehand they announce it and they never tell me why I wasnt chosen. Ive never been written up or had attendance issues and all my co-workers, besides management, were rooting for me. Now I feel like I can't lift another finger for those people again. I have my dignity. Do you think I have a case? I am currently working under duress. Can you help me from here? I am in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Nobody will sack you because you are black or gay...they are not that stupid....they will find a mistake or wait for other suitable occasion to fire you. The question is how can I prove it?
The word find should be in quotes because they will fabricate a reason to justify your termination. I worked for as a senior engineer for a company for 6 years, no adverse evaluations, but there was discrimination. My company had strong policies against discrimination and exclusion, I never notified HR that I was being treated unfairly because I wanted to ignore it and not be signaled out, and I just thought that I continued to work hard and do my job that the people around me would suddenly and magically begin to see and value me as an equal. Even though I was a great engineer, my excellence was only enough to make me invisible. After 5 years I stated my opinions about my work circumstances honestly in one of those "anonymous" employee surveys, that marked the beginning of the end for me. You see, I was the only black engineer at that company, I was good, I had to be. My manager composed an elaborate work of fiction and called it an evaluation, as a result I was given a 30 day probation period. I successfully proved in writing that everything my manager alleged was false with factual evidence. After I proved the evaluation was false the result was that the reason for my probation was changed to, as stated by my manager's supervisor, "this is because for the past five years the rest of your team was doing all the work". I told him that that is definitely not true, it was easy for him to say because all of them had quit because of the management. Shortly after my probationary period the company had a round of layoffs and, of course, I was swept out with that group, neat and tidy, hard to prove. HR never actually listened to me but kept saying "if there is anything I can do to help, please let me know". The lesson here is act early in writing, get out if the company culture is inconsistent, and policy doesn't match actions.
@@Reginoid - This is happening to me now, and I'm in the tech field like you. I recently used my employee benefits to acquire my MBA and I just finished last week. They signed-off for the MBA but they didn't think I would finish, now they have egg on their face. Of course, my quality of work is poor and not done in a timely manner since I got my MBA. I'm 3 years away from full retirement too. The entire culture is unethical and illegal. I'm going to complaince not HR and file a complaint to try and save my job before they fire me.
@@unityaboriginelove6595 yes, that is a good idea, I almost reported my company to the government but it was already too late then, my manager had set his plan in motion.
Lost my job & health insurance amidst my husband's cancer battle due to discrimination. Sadly, at UMass Boston, students and their learning do not matter, only rank matters. This university is just like underworld.
Question: the HR Manager is the girlfriend of the manager, who is discriminative against me; the CEO of the company is a best friend of my manager. What options do I have?
I have lost so,many jobs because I'm discriminated against I have serval disabilities and the boss always bully's me and upsets me on purpose because they want me to quit because they know they can't fire me. So many times iv had nervous breakdowns wile in-between jobs.
me too wait get hired then tell em u disabled they get mad u lied but u can't overwork disabled people it'll piss me off but hey there's a discrimination suite
They could be testing you. Hazing. To see if you'll make a stand against them. It could be because they want to see courage from you. If you act like an easy target, you will be. You are clearly fragile. I am bullying you. Unlike them though I'd say fight back. Personally I'd want it. Bullies will always buly until you fight back is what I'm saying here. Just do it calmly with using good logic. Do it without hding behind the law and they might even respect you. Easier said then done, I know. Also you might have got fired, quit or changed jobs by now. But my point stands.
I am Apache from a rural reservation. I have worked as a software test engineer since 1998. I have seen many conflicts and disagreements at work. There is a wide spectrum of personalities with people from different ethnicities, backgrounds, life experiences, political views, religious upbringing (or none at all), etc. So, given the "mix" of different people with contrasting ideas in proximity, conflicts or disagreement should be expected. As a tester, my job is to point out mistakes at different levels and points of a process. I learned to be diplomatic and have a high threshold. I don't get offended easily and am not "far left, woke" with a knee-jerk reactionary approach to yelling discrimination. But rather, I prefer a nuanced, balanced approach with due process and willingness to simply talk things out if disagreements or misunderstandings occur. A good example is a visit to the main corporate headquarters in the Upper Midwest at one of my jobs. I worked remotely and had only been there a few times of the year. On this particular visit, it was early spring. I live in AZ, and winter is ideal for outdoor hiking or jogging in Phoenix. So, I was outdoors a huge amount of time that winter. When I got to the corporate office, a white engineer immediately asked me about getting "dark" and assumed I had been hiking. He seemed really surprised. I know a fair number of minorities would have been offended. Some would probably yell racism at that incident and say something like "that racist white guy is ostracizing me, a brown minority, for getting a darker complexion in the sun". However, I am not like that. I assessed the situation. In my opinion, the guy had simply been completely indoors for much of the entire winter due to the extreme, frigid weather of the Upper Midwest which is often well below freezing for days or weeks at a time. So, for him to see someone come in with a darker tanned complexion from excessive outdoor hiking seemed strange and bewildered. I simply assessed he was completely surprised people in Phoenix could spend so much time outdoors in the winter. It was a foreign, unusual (and unexpected) concept to him. I just told him I was training for a half marathon and hiked a lot with a smart watch to capture training metrics. I showed him the watch. He left it at that, then we discussed technical work. The meeting went great. I have high reverence for this coworker because he tried his best to help me secure a 2nd contract project in the midst of massive layoffs for that corporation with many jobs going offshore. He tried really hard to get management to fund a test project for my work as a lead engineer. It was clear he was going all out to help me while many people had contracts ending. The guy was not "racist" at all. But rather, he was the best ally I had that day given the context of meetings to secure the next project. So, I am more nuanced and do not yell racism as a "knee-jerk" reaction. I try to be balanced, nuanced, and stay cognizant of due process. It usually helps. With that said, I have experienced genuine racism such that even I get offended - the tester with a high threshold. I have found when such toxic environments occur, there is no recourse but to leave. But the "exit interview" is a very powerful way to get back at the racism such that their projects are disrupted, cut, downsized, etc. When real racism does happen that overwhelms a high threshold, one may have to leave. However, my exit interview at one project led to the end of one team that had been racist of a massive level of downright debauchery. But the exit interview was a powerful tool - a "Little Bighorn in the racist corporate environment" of sorts. I use it when I have to, but that usually means I have to take the fall and leave.
After i file a rebuttal letter to my former employer with all the evidence a undenial proff of there dicrimination agains me for age and ethniciti there been silence....since jun 2023..i call lawyers but went i say the name of emplyer they refuse without seen the evidence.....its a big company,but i got no option ,but to do it myself.....i need to know what i do after i ask and get my right to sue letter.....the case is also at PHRC and EEOC with docket number and all ....😢
I came to USA with CGFNS Visa Screen certificate, acquired US citizenship years back, license to practice in 3 States including California. On entry to work, all requirements were met. In 2017, everyone got promoted except me because I am required to submit university transcript to CGFNS as credentialing school to make sure I am legal in USA according to HR. My certificate met federal standard base from CGFNS. Then HR admits the credentialing school given to me during my entry ( in 2009) was their fault and need to update. Worked for more than 11 years in this company. I find this unfair.
I had a company vehicle they got took an away right when I was going to come back to work. Without any notice supervisor came to the home, I was told by HR that that was Inappropriate. Now I am back at work, other people have gone on disability leave but they continue to get to keep the company vehicle and come back to work. When speaking to HR the company vehicle is supposed to be taking two weeks after the person leave. Is there any Discrimination and unfair treatment or unfollowed policy for other employees.
I have a quistion I got a job at a well known company as a casheir. On my orientation day myself two other new employees and a manager were in the camera room and the manager was explaining the functions of the camera room n how they watch employees as well as customers. Putting emphisis on how she used to be a cop and all her freinds are cops and how they can find information on anyone. Eventually it was brought up how they "do not" discriminate. However I believe it's contrary to what she had just said because she emidietly used me as an example of how she or someone could discriminate against me based off of the way I look saying 'he showed up at orientation looking like a thug.' At the time I didn't think much of it so I didn't object. However thinking about it later I don't see why she would have brought that up at all if that is allegedly not an issue and I should note she did not give examples of how the other employees could be discriminated against based off the way they looked. So my quistion is can I make a note or complaint about the situation? And if so to who?seeing as how she is the one that usually handles complaints. Also next time would it be a good idea I speak up and say something like. Please do not use me as an example to prove your point and I'm offended by your comment and the fact you would choose me and point out my personal style choice when we have nothing in our dress code that says I can't look like this. Also later that day I was asked to remove sunglasses from behind my head. When previously I was not told anything about the subject. I just feel I should've been told I can not wear sunglasses prior to that.
my lawyers settled for $50,000 and i got a cut of 33% and they kept 67%. i want to file a grievance against this firm. i filed a lawsuit back in 10/19 for discrimination, wrongfully terminated, mental illness and violation of meals and breaks. they only filed meals and break and ignored the rest of the lawsuit. I don't know what to do. any subjection? they said $80,000 of administrated fees were spent in this case. No trial, no further action was taken beside from one mediator over the phone, so lots of time was not spent in this case. i got let go after the owner knew about my Sever ADHD disability and Bipolar personality disorder. please tell me i can still fight back. my lawyers worked for the defendant and took advantages of my mental illness. no write ups, great performance, always getting complements from clientele and such. once he knew about my ADHD and BPD i got let go 4 days later
I always just say the best thing to do is get another job where you can be treated fairly and adequately. My theory is it's better to have a lot of jobs for us employees to choose from rather than fighting companies over discrimination etc. Employers need to compete to KEEP an employee. Instead it's the other way around because we have a lack of jobs in this country (even though we're told the unemployement rates are low). I mean, you can get a lawyer and maybe, just maybe, you'll be lucky to get a settlement, but then look at all the time and energy it sucked out of you. And then there's your reputation for the next employer. At the end of the day, I think it's better to be an ass kisser, play their game, then get another job.
Hi, I report my supervisor for telling me if I wanted a full time position, to get down on my knees and beg. He also mocked and made fun of my faith. HR did nothing about him, but instead kicked me out of my department and took away my badge access, and moved me elsewhere. Their reason being “I said I couldn’t work with him”, which isn’t true and I even voiced to them that I can. Moving didn’t change anything, because he’s still my supervisor. How can I go about getting my position back in my department?
They moved me to labor and delivery, despite me telling them I was uncomfortable working there, due to not being able to have kids. I cry at work, and when I go home. My dr prescribed me medication to help me cope with working there, but I shouldn’t have to take it, nor should I have to quit..
Mr. Robertson, your video is quite helpful!!!. In my Wrongful termination and retaliation case (2014-2018) a second cause of action was related to wage discrimination based on gender/race was not brought up due to "motion in limine" . Even though my salary is significantly low compared to others in my department (same rank/experience) do I need to file another lawsuit. I have a "right to sue" letter from DFEH. I have collected information on salary differences. What else do I need? please respond
@@unityaboriginelove6595-my case was not handled well. Many attorneys I spoke to said "you should sue your lawyer for malpractice ". My case is not settled yet as I don't have a lawyer right now.
@@sachsunil - I'm so sorry to hear about your case. I hope that you will keep fighting to get justice because if not these companies will continue to lowball us and pay us pennies on the dollar doing the same work as our non-black coworkers. My fight is just beginning and I'm bracing myself. I will keep you updated and please do the same.
@@unityaboriginelove6595 Keep on with your case- I am a tenured social work Professor and the university has suspended me_. I need a lawyer who is person of color and can explain the damages - Economic damages-past; economic damages-future; pain and suffering-past ; pain and suffering-future- and how much the university owes to me in these 4 areas of damages - I have been told that in the state of California-government employers- state and federal cannot be sued for Punitive Damages I need a lawyer who is a person of color so that they understand what a hostile environment I have faced
Sex Gender religion age etc a friend of a friend or family memeber doesnt fall under this Even then you have to prove it is because your dad works there is the reason why they will not hire your boyfriend in a court of law Someone saying Nope sorry Your girlfriends dad works here Is called Hearsay This is when the defence lawyer Or person you say said it Turns around in court and says : That was never said So who does the Judge listen too? No one is the answer And the claim is dismissed Now in some cases A recording is evidents Or a wittness willing to show up for a statement
I'm suppose to waiting for a suspension pending investigation meeting so I get a call on my phone from hr and was asking me questions and he has my statement in front of him and says a manager from my dept will be calling me with the results if I'm going be kept their or let go
I'm in treatment and have been 8 months sober from alcohol. My boss has let it be known to everyone in the workplace about my addiction problems and the look down on me and look at me as some sort of drunk, degenerate. Again I haven't drank in 8 months and he always makes remarks jokes and ask if I been drinking. I want it to stop and just be looked at as a normal person. I feel like everyone looks at me as less than because my past
It’s real I wish someone will take my case . Much worse than only discrimination , attempted murdwr , blocking me from interviewing , defamation of character , hacking into my home pc and phone
I still have the job but they are not giving me hours . They hire a new superintendent and he brought all his buddies and sit me down . Hes been talkinb beind my back and lots of employees has informed me . I informed another superintendent and he didng wanted to do nothing about . What can be my next step?
Why am I being told that winning a discrimination or retaliation case in California is damn near impossible? Why are the odds not good? If a judge and mediator are being bias from the beginning, that is a problem. If the facts are in front of the judge, then he or she should not be siding with the agency.
Sadly, racism and ableism is widespread. Regarding racism specifically, a Harvard study found that the majority of people are racist against black people (at least 70% of the majority group are). So it's not surprising that discrimination can permeate even the justice system
the bigger the company, the harder it is to win the case. Big companies try to "out lawyer" the employee by dragging out the case. They know your lawyer is charging you for service and they want the case to take up so much time that you run out of funds to pay your lawyer to keep up the fight.
@My2 Cents Very true. It is even harder for federal employees though. They are so backlogged with cases and just try to close them out even if an agency is guilty as hell. They also know most people will not be able to afford a lawyer. The investigators, AJs and agency all seem to work together to make this happen.
My landlord was turning the heat up to 90ﾟ causing me seizures. I wanted to file a complaint through the health department they refuse to let me file a complaint and wouldn't tell me how to go about it. I contact code enforcement same thing I contact hudd housing same thing I call legal aid hung up mid sentence. So these places are supposed to let you file a complaint and don't let you file what do you do who do you contact then? I asked to speak to a supervisor or manager they refused to get them.
Sir, HR was the one who discriminated me. Black male threatens me a white male and the black male gets 1 week suspension but because I brought this to HR's attention I got 4 week suspension and forced to go to therapy because the day prior to being assaulted (verbally threatened) I had brought up OSHA violations to the company rather then reporting them. Long story short, I lost 4 weeks pay (about $5,000) on top of that I had over $15,000 in medical bills over the situation my property was stolen from me (lock) as well as working for not only for free but being charged money for work. This was in Michigan.. lawyers here who are advertised as labor lawyers say they do not practice labor law. Department of labor has said I may have a case and asking if I would like to press charges. Meanwhile I am out over $20,000 in damages and still rising. Anyone got any advice? Also, I have all of this in writing.
I work at a high school, some kids there write racial slurs on desk and walls I let my supervisor know and they did nothing should I go to HR or the school district?
Neither. You write slurs right back. I had a similar experience to you. I started writing slurs about why ite people right underneath - then suddenly ALL the writing was removed, after being visible for months... You have to understand their mindset. It is all about selfish interest with them. They understand only tit--for-tat and losing influence.
Brilliant !! If I am employee in some other country (outside America) and I got facts of discrimination against my supervisor who works from California based office. Can you still help?
What if they didn’t even interview me for the position I apply for and the person they hired knows absolutely nothing ? I have to train everyone because they can’t go to her she don’t know
I am in Georgia and need legal advice. I am being discriminated against and retaliated against with my employer because of my disability. Please reach out to me at your earliest convenience. Thanks.
I am facing this and forced to work for no pay. One or a the coworkers hit my car today when I was reading in the library and left before could catch them One tried to run me over with their car on Sunday night and have eye witnesses, They steal my data Do illegal electronic surveillance Hack into my home pc Block me from new job Don’t pay me and I lost 90 lbs, starving to death Please take my case before it’s too late
What about I had a heart attack at work and was off of work by my doctor when am told I can go back to work I do then am layed off... With in about 35 days later and I just found out my sup was told to do so a month ago
i am one of the most influential people in Somalia i amine of the humanitarian workers and i still feel the challenges from the staff who are more discriminating with me than the rest of society So, since I watched a video of you talking about discrimination in the workplace, I kindly ask you to advise me. Thank you.
Who do you report to about discrimination when you work in a company as a contigent worker only and not a direct employee on that company? Do i need to report it to my supplier (US tech soultions ) or the company where i work (Intel)
I’m dealing with it right now. The worst part is somehow I feel like I’m in the wrong for speaking out about it.
Me too, and I still don't know if there is anything I can do. I'm gay and am considering a lawsuit against my employer but I have no exact proof of discrimination apart from the fact that I've been given no training, offered no promotions or given any real extra responsibilities. I want to sue or make a complaint at some point but I'm afraid I'm shit out of luck.
Im going through it right now I went to Corporate, its about to be world war 3. I am a black, Christian, Woman, with strong work ethics, I also exposed the quiet racism. On top of it, Im pretty.
@@jaywest3734 Hang in there Jay, I will pray for you.
@@chrissimpson6701 let me judged if your pretty
@@chrissimpson6701 dont entertain faceless ignorance .
I been at my job for 20 years. Numerous times I have seen discrimination towards myself. In 2015 I was caught using my cell phone out on the floor witch I admit it was wrong.I had no choice using my phone since management did not have someone relieve me for my break . So I caught using the phone and the supervisor takes me to the office. I thought I was going to get written up or maybe get suspended but management decided to fire me ! My union rep filed a grievance for wrongful termination and after being away fired for one whole year, the union got me my job back and received back pay.
Nice 😊
Praise God 🙌🏾
This just happened to me last week similar I was on cell phone had emergency call manager walks in says am I on my lunch i say yes cause my mind d
was lost cause news I heard then later on I went to my full lunch many people I work with take longer breaks all the time everybody on their phone on my team and suppose to be working the managers knows it
And suppose to be waiting for meeting from hr I got a call from hr and was ask questions I filed for agrievence they can't call me ask the questions over the phone
Also another manager went against my weingarten rights when I ask for a shop steward I have a employment lawyer to
They don’t fire you ! They put you in closet until you leave on your own !
That one, no credit for all ur HARD WORK
Exactly!
Boom
So true
Absolutely. Management runs meetings in the mindset that you're already gone. Even a simple "how are you" gets a silent treatment of "how are you still here?"
All my black folks watching this video right now, hands up! 🙋🏿♂️
🙋 HR DON'T GIVE AF
racist comment.
OMG. I’m actually dealing w micro aggressions, bullying and discrimination at my job rn. The crazy thing is the nasty, toxic behavior started w my black client whom I tried advocating for as she was actively being criminalized so that she could be kicked out of the school/program. Then as soon as I spoke up the targeting and bullying started w me. I’m so sad and confused on how to go about this bc it seems like I don’t even know the ppl that I’ve worked for the past four years now smh.
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🙌🏽😞 just got fired because I was black and have a disability
Your videos are just damn excellent. I hope you never stop putting in the effort you do to educate employees in California of their rights in the workplace.
what if HR is the one doing the discrimination?
Same
You sue them
With the way they double speak and avoid answering questions they're likely liars by default. People like that are easy to manipulate for someone like me. I wouldn't even need a lawer. I'd break them and they'd wonder if they live a lie.
It's actually a good question to ask to a liar. If your logic has been adding up where the other persons hasn't then they'll start thinking.
My hr told me leave the compound
@@Veldazandteawhere I work the favoritism is off the charts
The worst part is if you are discriminated by verbal communication or body language, then you can't really proof your case.
While you are correct in that it's more difficult to prove verbal discrimination, it would be inaccurate to say that you "can't" prove a verbal discrimination case. You certainly can with witnesses, solid pretext, depositions, etc.
@@braniganrobertsonlaw I didn't mean can't, I meant harder. Sorry, I lost a job after 4 days of employment because of verbal communication and body language. Still feeling upset
@@Blank123-u7m dude this just happened to me and it was because “poor performance” and I’m through a temp agency called express… which makes me a at will employee and it’s like I’m not explaining to the receptionist at the law offices in texas. I was threatened, harassed and I was the only black African American… no direct proof. I was contract first a specific start and end date for my evaluation hire… I don’t know what to do. His pretext is something I can back up
Narcissistic abuse is what it really is
Sadly yes.
Some bosses just like feeling and engaging in that power trip, knowing your just an employee, straight up, them folks feel out of place when they don’t feel that power.
Exactly
There's quiet quitting that's often just a healthy response to a quiet firing prior.
No question the execs have some off-the-record awareness of who to nudge away from the company.
I am facing the results of having stood up against racial discrimination at work. I was a contractor in a fortune 100 company. I got laid off as soon as I reported the manager for being discriminative towards me. And then my employer just washed their hands off me. The recruiting agency is a Fortune 500 company and talks about diversity and inclusion. Such a hog wash! It has been 1.5 months now and my recruiter still tells me that he is unable to find any roles that match my profile. I am in tech for gudness sake!!
What race are you ?
@@samnur6957 What difference does their race make? Is there an exception?
I didn't get fired I was drove to resign for my mental and physical safety.
Being honest and a hardworking black shouldn’t have to be this tiresome and difficult. I hate how often i go through this and do nothing about it.
I can relate. I feel like I tried all my tries
Do discrimination cases apply if the employer behaves discriminately towards you in an investigation into allegations? ie. fail to provide proper notice of charges, fires you and not the other co-worker for violating a policy, etc?
I just went through the same shit gets me but not others violations of the company but thel l be calling me to tell me what the resolution is going to be soon
I got Threaten by another employee and this employee said I'll cut your throat and gut you. Their was 3 Witnesses and they said they didn't hear anything. I got suspended for a week and person who threatened me got nothing. This employee have threatened me 2 times before and still nothing done about it.
Great video. However, most companies usually start a paper trail against the complaining employee by starting to claim that their productivity, work quality, etc. are not declining, worsening, "insert any negative commentary". Companies do this to establish a defense for firing an employee with legitimate complaints. This is something I've seen in every single company I've been with. What does a person do in this kind of situation?
Always document daily tasks and photos keep logs
I just got laid off for unsatisfactory work. And for that I mean, they claimed my work and data was unsatisfactory (which wasn't true), that I lied to people (not true) and that I didn't trust some employees. The lab technician continues to slander me to upper management, and I have proven that they have harassed me.
Yeah, and that can be considered retaliatory because they started once you actually communicated a concern. The paper trail can and will backfire. It documents everything like when they actually evidenced support and when they did not. Pay attention to the finer details.
All of my black brothers and sisters here because of one form of discrimination or another God is with us God is for us we will win amen and amen! In Jesus name😇😇🤑😎🤺
Discrimination is more than race and color…
He never said it was. He was speaking to a group of people he’s obviously familiar with.
Omg... are we still talking about this???...🙄... 0 yeah that's right. It's election season.😂😂😂😂
At my job im payed less then everyone who does the same job as me to include new hires and I’m made to work twice as hard as everyone and if I ask why that is I’m called lazy and a complainer when even my coworkers notice it I really want to do something about it I’m so tired of busting my ass just to be belittled and threatened on a regular basis by my manager.
Just quit if you don't like it there.
@@vicvega24 I did months ago fuck that place I got my cdl and am making great money now 😁
@@jaliel0007 congratulations ❤
That’s me at my job I get all the crappy job while everyone get easy task and be on their phone and taking extra break I got tired of that and quit last week now they be calling phone since last week trying to talk to me I send them straight to voicemail smh…
Sorry you getting treated like that but if that's the case they'd prolly rather have you an many others like you doin all the hard heavy stuff for free pretty much it seems
I'm dealing with discrimination and nepotism in the workplace right now. it sucks. its a small company and all the new hires are commissioners family/friends and our office manager is friends with commissioner too. I'm afraid as soon as I file a complaint will be retaliated against. I have one boss (who the problem is) and his boss is the commissioner (who wants his people in and are now in the process of being hired). there is so much shit that goes on, not with just me but people who put applications in for past job openings (who actually have experience in the field) that didn't get the job because they give it to their family and friends. then the bosses soon to be SIL who has only been here 3 yrs has gotten $7,000 in raises and I have the same certifications as him and I've been here 7 years longer than him.
I got a case so far and if I’m fired I will be reaching out. I’m in Los Angeles ❤️
I am repeately watching your expert that I admire your work because you are the best explaining about discrimination case how to approach and prove. You are awasome and give me a hope. Unfortunately I am living in Canada but I belive the same idea has all round in the world about Human Rights. Thanks very much. I love you.
I been standing up for myself for 13yrs
And have gotten no where it’s draining and tired
A Great change is coming; people are waking up to their rights and these corporations will find out they are servants to the silent majority.
Just keep fighting 💪 💜
I've needed these videos more now than ever, I will be contacting your offices ASAP, looking to hostile work environments for seniors and possible racism discrimination.
Branigan, if I ever move to California & get discriminated against (again), you'll be the first lawyer I'm calling!
I am very grateful to find this channel. I filed my claim to HR in June and things have been going very slow. I need to give you a call definitelly!
EEoc before HR
I wrote a complaint to HR and via e mail
And none thing took place
Ignoring a complaint may be an EEO issue.
@@ntxhaispaaj something happened.You secretly have become a target.Log everything from now on.Dates,times and any witnesses
I'm the only black or person of color at my company besides a key player that doesn't work infield. It's gotten so out of hand that even when business partners come to our office. I'm without shame referred to as... Oh, that's nobody but "The Help," in the back (and I have the same title as them) or and without shame make racist comments- Black dog, pet, little helper, the companies pet. I've listened to you're videos in the attempt to know how to handle this. I spoken with the head person in charge and there's been no change. I'm amazed that racism still exist on this level. And I'm praying for anyone on here who's dealing this as I can attest this is very painful but I'm praying for change in the hearts of people.
Where do you live and what field? I’m so sorry to hear about this.
What happens when you’ve contacted every lawyer in the google search list and they all tell you the same thing “we can’t take your case because our case load is to full” and I have right to sue letter from the eeoc but only hard thing about my race discrimination case against target is that I can’t find a contingency lawyer or lawyer to fight for me this is a cold world. Your videos help me throughout my whole case
You can sue as an individual
There’s a website where you can state your case. I cant remember what it was. Id say dig around
I'd write to the company saying that you have gone to the EEOC because you have not seen relief regarding your complaint and then say you are going to the media. Contact your local news station and write to them about your race discrimination case against Target. They'd love to tell your story because it's a race case vs. a large employer.
Because to them your the problem the enemy a Terrorist savage criminal believe in yourself all you want the system they work for is targeting you not trynna help they all in on it
You seem to be getting some guidance. Maybe I can help you as well. What exactly happened? This will help us understand the root of the problem. And by that I mean other than the systemic racism in this country. Help is to understand
What is it called when you are protected class. You start making complaints to your supervisor and HR because your approved accommodation hasn't been implemented (been several months) but then get terminated for an unrelated incident where an investigation was done but you were never interviewed but just fired? It looks like the company could fire them for performance because of the accommodation not being in place so finds something else to get rid of them. How can an employment attorney help when a company finds a way around the protected status?
It's called pretext when an employer says you're being fired for something fake (like bogus performance reasons) but is really firing you for a discriminatory one. I made a video about pretextual terminations.
I have a solid case just dnt know where to get the proper help
@@keepseak_ret7772 Thank you! I will be contacting the EEOC and VA.
Do you do Fed or state court? The title 7 protects you if you file to EEOC and get fired in retaliation within days. Even if the underlying complaint was not illegal and it’s only done in good faith.
Very good and thorough points. Discrimination is a claim thrown around far too often. This will weed out the fakes.
What you mean by this 🫤
@@Ced106 They mean people claim to fire you for other reasons instead of the real reasons. Suddenly someone just so happens to get fired for being late soon after it was found out they were gay. etc.
Told I sounded like a Yankee all my life. Lived in the South and I was explained this very thing was happening to me but I didn't believe it. Started interviewing for the same position outside the Confederacy and was getting completely different feedback from my interviews for the same position and company just different locations. Now doing a generous six figure job.
I need this a long time ago these things still happen to me....
It happened to me recently. After 4 days of employment, I got let go because of discrimination
where can i file i grievance against the firm that was representing me? i am i San francisco ca
where can i file i grievance against the firm that was representing me? i am i San francisco ca?
atolliver91 sorry to hear you got let go, but this lawyers used a lot fancy words, but that’s all there is, I contacted this firm knowing I had a strong case and was turned down right away.. I got fired due to my mental illness, discrimination, and mostly punitive damages. I didn’t received any advice or help from this Brenagan firm.. good luck to you
What is the proper way to file a complaint if favoritism is involved when others are promoted. My supervisor never liked me when I had nothing to her. Also, does discrimination only apply to termination?
Great video with great information. Now I have to go watch all of your videos
Thank you for this, although I live in Illinois, I had to quit because of the harassment. I for sure have a case. Thank you! ❤
Question around 9:47 time frame. If the employee has the same characteristics as you and did not get fired how is that hard for your case?
Masha Allah
One of my favourite songs. Recalling my lost love.
Your voice is brilliant. Listening to it again n again.
But what if you are HR and experience the veteran discrimination? Amazon does not allow you to look at your own personnel record.
Because to that system they label you A throw away government property you get find if you get a tattoo without permission they label it destruction of Government property to them You're expendable property All blacks deserve reparations for Government discrimination
I have a pretty cutt and dry case of religious discrimination then. I have ton of evidence. Thank you.
I wish I had you here in West Virginia. I hired a lawyer. I feel he is good.
I am currently going through an issue where according to the job advert, I was qualified for the job, however, they were not prepared to train/ onboard anyone in my position. I was about 1 month in when I realized that no one was covering the work that I was supposed to be doing after training. It was at that point I also realized that we were grossly understaffed. There has not been permanent leadership in over a year. Over the last 6 months, I have gone through 3 changes in leadership setup. 1 male from another department. 2 females from the same department and the male continuing on, the one of the females staying on and everyone leaving. The latter has been the problem. While the previous person couldn't train me, the current person refuses to train me and instead gave me a written verbal warning. They even went back to give me a warning on things that were understood to be fine during the time I was reporting to the male.
I am not the only POC there, but I am the only black person. I am going to talk to the president this week.
i was at the food truck on lunch at my job and the guy didn’t want to serve me .. he served everyone but me . i let HR know that i was discriminated against and she told me “it’s all in my head” months later the food truck guy called the few black people we have a nigga in front of management and they finally got rid of the truck only because a manger was there. but after that it’s been ongoing discrimination and in trying to build a case
how do you find a job with bipolar disorder, PTSD, Depression, anxiety, the list goes on, I dont qualify for disabilty becuse I have to much work points. But ive been unemployed since 2022 ive applyed for over 6k jobs online an in person everytime i fill out paperwork it asks do you have a disabilty ive said yes but the jobs ive said no i get an interview when they ask about medications ext considering drug testing i have to say xyz so i dont get the job. Im living on one meal a day just to feed my kids 3 meals the 3 days a week i have them but my savings are gone im barrowing money just to keep my house what does someone with mental illness do?
What can a veteran do about medical discrimination?
I’m having the same issue and I work in HR.
I work for a company that sells and distributes packaging. I have been working for this company for 29 years. Many of the people promoted are friends or relatives of someone in Management. Many safety rules and regulated are not followed, but I do not want to call OSHA , because I do not want to lose my job.
Do you defend healthcare workers who are being bullied and discriminated?
What if the case goes on and on for years? What if it never settles because their offer is too low? Does it eventually go to court?
Hello Mr. Robertson, I’m currently an employee (3+ years) and have been forced to leave my position after a new Plant Manager was hired. I was told that the reason for the move was because he wanted to bring another Mechanic in on our shift..I was also told to keep this between me and the Plant Manager, by the Plant Manager, which raised suspicion in me..I’m also making less money than new hires and temporary workers hired for assignments. Is there anything I can do about this?
File a complaint with EEOC
I'm nervous because I wish i saw this video earlier. I could lose my job this week. It wasn't written but I do have proof that I spoke with someone (customer service agent) about the potential discrimination I've been under(does that count). I feel terrible for speaking out even tho I'm the victim because enough my clean record of never being fired is at risk
I'm going through same crap which is total bullshit fire the good worker and keeps the bad worker favoritism double standards discrimination
Is it worth complaining to HR if the behavior of the coworker is disrupting workflow and productivity? The supervisor tried to resolve the issue but could not.
Dr Branigan your videos are really helpful during this difficult time for me, I'm kinda close to trial for discrimination against disability. Your advice has helped me understand what my lawyer has done and continues to do-- he is great. One question I was hoping to get an answer on, I was fired from an internship but then was dismissed from a graduate program, so it's a bit different that just employment law. Do you think most of the advice still applies from this video and a few others?
I’m going through discrimination right now they fired me, but then they called me and told me I got my job back so I was wrongly terminated. I am assuming. And they are paying me I’m in Los Angeles ca
How long should accommodations take when you have a Union. I waited over 2 years.
I am a veterinary professional who has had several board appearances since retirement age. I came into a situation where I was the new head of a practice. I ran into a lot of resistance. That led to board complaints. I had complaints at the beginning of Covid 19 because everything became curbside. The board could only come up with record keeping as a complaint. But in the administrative hearing ; I was asked by the board head ; a veterinarian, “. What year did I graduate? As well as When do plan to retire permanently? . Is this proper?
I have a wrongful termination discrimination case pending currently, I have multiple witness statements , pictures etc, this happen in feb. I have a lawyer but how do i know for certain she is doing a good job?
That is a great question. For clients, it is very hard to know if your lawyer is doing a good job or a bad job. As a rule of thumb, if your lawyer is communicating with you, taking the time to answer your questions (don't pester them though), and keeping you informed as to where the case is at and where it is going, then you probably have a good lawyer. However, if your lawyer is extremely slow to respond to you, doesn't have a system in place to move your case forward, or ignores your comments or concerns, then you might want to become more proactive.
@@braniganrobertsonlaw Thank you so much, I usually only reach out maybe once a month with the understanding my lawyer has a heavy workload. As you know most people don't expect to ever have to enlist the services of a lawyer so it gets tricky to gauge like you said what is a good or bad job. Your videos have been the most informative so I look to them to gain more insight, thank you for your time!
I work as a teacher and supervisors play terrible pranks on me. I told them that I have migraines and this could cause PTSD which can cause disassociation. I sent children to the rest 3 girls, and two boys. When the girls returned, I sent another set of children to the restroom. However, the three children snuck out of the room so now there are about 7 children in the restroom. My supervisor brought the children back and spoke rudely to me saying “ 7 children, really” I was in shock but didn’t realize that the children snuck out of the room at the time. After I had a moment to process I realized that my supervisor knew that and took advantage of me in that moment. They watched on the camera and did not provide aide or assistance to me. Then it was being done over and over. I know this because there are cameras all over the school. So they are just taking advantage of me and my trauma response.
Im going through the HR process right now. I sent an age discrimination letter and meet with them on Thursday. I am the oldest person at my job. My managers are half my age. I've been passed up 3 times for younger, less experienced people with less seniority that I helped train. They never tell me beforehand they announce it and they never tell me why I wasnt chosen. Ive never been written up or had attendance issues and all my co-workers, besides management, were rooting for me. Now I feel like I can't lift another finger for those people again. I have my dignity. Do you think I have a case? I am currently working under duress. Can you help me from here? I am in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Nobody will sack you because you are black or gay...they are not that stupid....they will find a mistake or wait for other suitable occasion to fire you. The question is how can I prove it?
Exactly!
The word find should be in quotes because they will fabricate a reason to justify your termination. I worked for as a senior engineer for a company for 6 years, no adverse evaluations, but there was discrimination. My company had strong policies against discrimination and exclusion, I never notified HR that I was being treated unfairly because I wanted to ignore it and not be signaled out, and I just thought that I continued to work hard and do my job that the people around me would suddenly and magically begin to see and value me as an equal. Even though I was a great engineer, my excellence was only enough to make me invisible. After 5 years I stated my opinions about my work circumstances honestly in one of those "anonymous" employee surveys, that marked the beginning of the end for me. You see, I was the only black engineer at that company, I was good, I had to be. My manager composed an elaborate work of fiction and called it an evaluation, as a result I was given a 30 day probation period. I successfully proved in writing that everything my manager alleged was false with factual evidence. After I proved the evaluation was false the result was that the reason for my probation was changed to, as stated by my manager's supervisor, "this is because for the past five years the rest of your team was doing all the work". I told him that that is definitely not true, it was easy for him to say because all of them had quit because of the management. Shortly after my probationary period the company had a round of layoffs and, of course, I was swept out with that group, neat and tidy, hard to prove. HR never actually listened to me but kept saying "if there is anything I can do to help, please let me know". The lesson here is act early in writing, get out if the company culture is inconsistent, and policy doesn't match actions.
@@Reginoid - This is happening to me now, and I'm in the tech field like you. I recently used my employee benefits to acquire my MBA and I just finished last week. They signed-off for the MBA but they didn't think I would finish, now they have egg on their face. Of course, my quality of work is poor and not done in a timely manner since I got my MBA. I'm 3 years away from full retirement too. The entire culture is unethical and illegal. I'm going to complaince not HR and file a complaint to try and save my job before they fire me.
@@unityaboriginelove6595 yes, that is a good idea, I almost reported my company to the government but it was already too late then, my manager had set his plan in motion.
Lost my job & health insurance amidst my husband's cancer battle due to discrimination. Sadly, at UMass Boston, students and their learning do not matter, only rank matters. This university is just like underworld.
When you say civil, you useally file in local courts? Is there any benefits filing in federal courts?
Question: the HR Manager is the girlfriend of the manager, who is discriminative against me; the CEO of the company is a best friend of my manager. What options do I have?
I have lost so,many jobs because I'm discriminated against I have serval disabilities and the boss always bully's me and upsets me on purpose because they want me to quit because they know they can't fire me. So many times iv had nervous breakdowns wile in-between jobs.
me too wait get hired then tell em u disabled they get mad u lied but u can't overwork disabled people it'll piss me off but hey there's a discrimination suite
@@Vanillickathaspiritualweirdo I bought a recorder device so I can record everything and I'm going to wear a camera wile working I highly recommend it
They could be testing you. Hazing. To see if you'll make a stand against them. It could be because they want to see courage from you.
If you act like an easy target, you will be. You are clearly fragile. I am bullying you. Unlike them though I'd say fight back. Personally I'd want it. Bullies will always buly until you fight back is what I'm saying here. Just do it calmly with using good logic. Do it without hding behind the law and they might even respect you.
Easier said then done, I know. Also you might have got fired, quit or changed jobs by now. But my point stands.
I am Apache from a rural reservation. I have worked as a software test engineer since 1998. I have seen many conflicts and disagreements at work. There is a wide spectrum of personalities with people from different ethnicities, backgrounds, life experiences, political views, religious upbringing (or none at all), etc. So, given the "mix" of different people with contrasting ideas in proximity, conflicts or disagreement should be expected.
As a tester, my job is to point out mistakes at different levels and points of a process. I learned to be diplomatic and have a high threshold. I don't get offended easily and am not "far left, woke" with a knee-jerk reactionary approach to yelling discrimination. But rather, I prefer a nuanced, balanced approach with due process and willingness to simply talk things out if disagreements or misunderstandings occur.
A good example is a visit to the main corporate headquarters in the Upper Midwest at one of my jobs. I worked remotely and had only been there a few times of the year. On this particular visit, it was early spring. I live in AZ, and winter is ideal for outdoor hiking or jogging in Phoenix. So, I was outdoors a huge amount of time that winter. When I got to the corporate office, a white engineer immediately asked me about getting "dark" and assumed I had been hiking. He seemed really surprised.
I know a fair number of minorities would have been offended. Some would probably yell racism at that incident and say something like "that racist white guy is ostracizing me, a brown minority, for getting a darker complexion in the sun". However, I am not like that. I assessed the situation. In my opinion, the guy had simply been completely indoors for much of the entire winter due to the extreme, frigid weather of the Upper Midwest which is often well below freezing for days or weeks at a time. So, for him to see someone come in with a darker tanned complexion from excessive outdoor hiking seemed strange and bewildered. I simply assessed he was completely surprised people in Phoenix could spend so much time outdoors in the winter. It was a foreign, unusual (and unexpected) concept to him. I just told him I was training for a half marathon and hiked a lot with a smart watch to capture training metrics. I showed him the watch. He left it at that, then we discussed technical work. The meeting went great.
I have high reverence for this coworker because he tried his best to help me secure a 2nd contract project in the midst of massive layoffs for that corporation with many jobs going offshore. He tried really hard to get management to fund a test project for my work as a lead engineer. It was clear he was going all out to help me while many people had contracts ending. The guy was not "racist" at all. But rather, he was the best ally I had that day given the context of meetings to secure the next project.
So, I am more nuanced and do not yell racism as a "knee-jerk" reaction. I try to be balanced, nuanced, and stay cognizant of due process. It usually helps. With that said, I have experienced genuine racism such that even I get offended - the tester with a high threshold. I have found when such toxic environments occur, there is no recourse but to leave. But the "exit interview" is a very powerful way to get back at the racism such that their projects are disrupted, cut, downsized, etc. When real racism does happen that overwhelms a high threshold, one may have to leave. However, my exit interview at one project led to the end of one team that had been racist of a massive level of downright debauchery. But the exit interview was a powerful tool - a "Little Bighorn in the racist corporate environment" of sorts. I use it when I have to, but that usually means I have to take the fall and leave.
After i file a rebuttal letter to my former employer with all the evidence a undenial proff of there dicrimination agains me for age and ethniciti there been silence....since jun 2023..i call lawyers but went i say the name of emplyer they refuse without seen the evidence.....its a big company,but i got no option ,but to do it myself.....i need to know what i do after i ask and get my right to sue letter.....the case is also at PHRC and EEOC with docket number and all ....😢
How would I know if the employer "papered up" my employee file? I've asked for records, and they have not provided them to me.
And what about when that discrimination is done by HR?
What are the protective characteristics????
I came to USA with CGFNS Visa Screen certificate, acquired US citizenship years back, license to practice in 3 States including California. On entry to work, all requirements were met. In 2017, everyone got promoted except me because I am required to submit university transcript to CGFNS as credentialing school to make sure I am legal in USA according to HR. My certificate met federal standard base from CGFNS. Then HR admits the credentialing school given to me during my entry ( in 2009) was their fault and need to update. Worked for more than 11 years in this company. I find this unfair.
I had a company vehicle they got took an away right when I was going to come back to work. Without any notice supervisor came to the home, I was told by HR that that was Inappropriate. Now I am back at work, other people have gone on disability leave but they continue to get to keep the company vehicle and come back to work. When speaking to HR the company vehicle is supposed to be taking two weeks after the person leave. Is there any Discrimination and unfair treatment or unfollowed policy for other employees.
I have a quistion
I got a job at a well known company as a casheir.
On my orientation day myself two other new employees and a manager were in the camera room and the manager was explaining the functions of the camera room n how they watch employees as well as customers.
Putting emphisis on how she used to be a cop and all her freinds are cops and how they can find information on anyone.
Eventually it was brought up how they "do not" discriminate.
However
I believe it's contrary to what she had just said because she emidietly used me as an example of how she or someone could discriminate against me based off of the way I look saying 'he showed up at orientation looking like a thug.'
At the time I didn't think much of it so I didn't object.
However thinking about it later I don't see why she would have brought that up at all if that is allegedly not an issue and I should note she did not give examples of how the other employees could be discriminated against based off the way they looked.
So my quistion is can I make a note or complaint about the situation?
And if so to who?seeing as how she is the one that usually handles complaints.
Also next time would it be a good idea I speak up and say something like.
Please do not use me as an example to prove your point and I'm offended by your comment and the fact you would choose me and point out my personal style choice when we have nothing in our dress code that says I can't look like this.
Also later that day I was asked to remove sunglasses from behind my head.
When previously I was not told anything about the subject.
I just feel I should've been told I can not wear sunglasses prior to that.
my lawyers settled for $50,000 and i got a cut of 33% and they kept 67%. i want to file a grievance against this firm. i filed a lawsuit back in 10/19 for discrimination, wrongfully terminated, mental illness and violation of meals and breaks. they only filed meals and break and ignored the rest of the lawsuit. I don't know what to do. any subjection? they said $80,000 of administrated fees were spent in this case. No trial, no further action was taken beside from one mediator over the phone, so lots of time was not spent in this case. i got let go after the owner knew about my Sever ADHD disability and Bipolar personality disorder. please tell me i can still fight back. my lawyers worked for the defendant and took advantages of my mental illness. no write ups, great performance, always getting complements from clientele and such. once he knew about my ADHD and BPD i got let go 4 days later
I always just say the best thing to do is get another job where you can be treated fairly and adequately. My theory is it's better to have a lot of jobs for us employees to choose from rather than fighting companies over discrimination etc. Employers need to compete to KEEP an employee. Instead it's the other way around because we have a lack of jobs in this country (even though we're told the unemployement rates are low). I mean, you can get a lawyer and maybe, just maybe, you'll be lucky to get a settlement, but then look at all the time and energy it sucked out of you. And then there's your reputation for the next employer. At the end of the day, I think it's better to be an ass kisser, play their game, then get another job.
Hi, I report my supervisor for telling me if I wanted a full time position, to get down on my knees and beg. He also mocked and made fun of my faith. HR did nothing about him, but instead kicked me out of my department and took away my badge access, and moved me elsewhere. Their reason being “I said I couldn’t work with him”, which isn’t true and I even voiced to them that I can. Moving didn’t change anything, because he’s still my supervisor. How can I go about getting my position back in my department?
They moved me to labor and delivery, despite me telling them I was uncomfortable working there, due to not being able to have kids. I cry at work, and when I go home. My dr prescribed me medication to help me cope with working there, but I shouldn’t have to take it, nor should I have to quit..
Mr. Robertson, your video is quite helpful!!!.
In my Wrongful termination and retaliation case (2014-2018) a second cause of action was related to wage discrimination based on gender/race was not brought up due to "motion in limine" . Even though my salary is significantly low compared to others in my department (same rank/experience) do I need to file another lawsuit. I have a "right to sue" letter from DFEH. I have collected information on salary differences. What else do I need? please respond
I'm going through this right now, how was your cases handled? Did you get back pay?
@@unityaboriginelove6595-my case was not handled well. Many attorneys I spoke to said "you should sue your lawyer for malpractice ". My case is not settled yet as I don't have a lawyer right now.
@@sachsunil - I'm so sorry to hear about your case. I hope that you will keep fighting to get justice because if not these companies will continue to lowball us and pay us pennies on the dollar doing the same work as our non-black coworkers. My fight is just beginning and I'm bracing myself. I will keep you updated and please do the same.
@@unityaboriginelove6595 Keep on with your case- I am a tenured social work Professor and the university has suspended me_. I need a lawyer who is person of color and can explain the damages - Economic damages-past; economic damages-future; pain and suffering-past ; pain and suffering-future- and how much the university owes to me in these 4 areas of damages -
I have been told that in the state of California-government employers- state and federal cannot be sued for Punitive Damages
I need a lawyer who is a person of color so that they understand what a hostile environment I have faced
My boyfriend is being refused employment because my dad works at the company.. Is that discrimination? I live in Oceanside Ca
Sex Gender religion age etc a friend of a friend or family memeber doesnt fall under this Even then you have to prove it is because your dad works there is the reason why they will not hire your boyfriend in a court of law Someone saying Nope sorry Your girlfriends dad works here Is called Hearsay This is when the defence lawyer Or person you say said it Turns around in court and says : That was never said So who does the Judge listen too? No one is the answer And the claim is dismissed Now in some cases A recording is evidents Or a wittness willing to show up for a statement
No that just denial of privilege
Depends.... is he disadvantaged and like maybe qualified?
I'm suppose to waiting for a suspension pending investigation meeting so I get a call on my phone from hr and was asking me questions and he has my statement in front of him and says a manager from my dept will be calling me with the results if I'm going be kept their or let go
I'm in treatment and have been 8 months sober from alcohol. My boss has let it be known to everyone in the workplace about my addiction problems and the look down on me and look at me as some sort of drunk, degenerate. Again I haven't drank in 8 months and he always makes remarks jokes and ask if I been drinking. I want it to stop and just be looked at as a normal person. I feel like everyone looks at me as less than because my past
Well, you used to drink, right ? That's a problem. If you have stopped, you should be fine.
You should be proud of yourself... And confront your boss...😊 Maybe he needs your advice on how to overcome addiction....
Awesome video... I need to see what is protected characteristic
Age is one of them.
It’s real I wish someone will take my case . Much worse than only discrimination , attempted murdwr , blocking me from interviewing , defamation of character , hacking into my home pc and phone
They doing things like that to me to
I'm getting the same treatment Gaslighting me black booking holding past crimes against me that should have been expunged
I still have the job but they are not giving me hours . They hire a new superintendent and he brought all his buddies and sit me down . Hes been talkinb beind my back and lots of employees has informed me . I informed another superintendent and he didng wanted to do nothing about . What can be my next step?
when filing with EEOC is it a federal case? can a lawyer represent someone in a different case because its federal?
I have videos of me being discriminated against how do I get it in the discovery process do I have to wait for the production of documents
Why am I being told that winning a discrimination or retaliation case in California is damn near impossible? Why are the odds not good? If a judge and mediator are being bias from the beginning, that is a problem. If the facts are in front of the judge, then he or she should not be siding with the agency.
Sadly, racism and ableism is widespread. Regarding racism specifically, a Harvard study found that the majority of people are racist against black people (at least 70% of the majority group are). So it's not surprising that discrimination can permeate even the justice system
@@senecak1345 I agree with that especially after reading some more stats. Very sad!
the bigger the company, the harder it is to win the case. Big companies try to "out lawyer" the employee by dragging out the case. They know your lawyer is charging you for service and they want the case to take up so much time that you run out of funds to pay your lawyer to keep up the fight.
@My2 Cents Very true. It is even harder for federal employees though. They are so backlogged with cases and just try to close them out even if an agency is guilty as hell. They also know most people will not be able to afford a lawyer. The investigators, AJs and agency all seem to work together to make this happen.
My landlord was turning the heat up to 90ﾟ causing me seizures. I wanted to file a complaint through the health department they refuse to let me file a complaint and wouldn't tell me how to go about it. I contact code enforcement same thing I contact hudd housing same thing I call legal aid hung up mid sentence. So these places are supposed to let you file a complaint and don't let you file what do you do who do you contact then? I asked to speak to a supervisor or manager they refused to get them.
Sir, HR was the one who discriminated me. Black male threatens me a white male and the black male gets 1 week suspension but because I brought this to HR's attention I got 4 week suspension and forced to go to therapy because the day prior to being assaulted (verbally threatened) I had brought up OSHA violations to the company rather then reporting them. Long story short, I lost 4 weeks pay (about $5,000) on top of that I had over $15,000 in medical bills over the situation my property was stolen from me (lock) as well as working for not only for free but being charged money for work. This was in Michigan.. lawyers here who are advertised as labor lawyers say they do not practice labor law. Department of labor has said I may have a case and asking if I would like to press charges. Meanwhile I am out over $20,000 in damages and still rising. Anyone got any advice? Also, I have all of this in writing.
I work at a high school, some kids there write racial slurs on desk and walls I let my supervisor know and they did nothing should I go to HR or the school district?
Neither. You write slurs right back.
I had a similar experience to you. I started writing slurs about why ite people right underneath - then suddenly ALL the writing was removed, after being visible for months...
You have to understand their mindset. It is all about selfish interest with them. They understand only tit--for-tat and losing influence.
Brilliant !! If I am employee in some other country (outside America) and I got facts of discrimination against my supervisor who works from California based office. Can you still help?
Unfortunately, no. You would have to find a lawyer in your country.
Is there an English version of this vid?
I have a couple of questions is the company required to hand over communication documents
I been trying to find a office here in Reno NV but can't find one
It’s hard in Vegas to find one too. Wrote EEOC. I am about to do the same.
What if they didn’t even interview me for the position I apply for and the person they hired knows absolutely nothing ? I have to train everyone because they can’t go to her she don’t know
Very nice video. Thank you sir and your service to the world.
I am in Georgia and need legal advice. I am being discriminated against and retaliated against with my employer because of my disability. Please reach out to me at your earliest convenience. Thanks.
I am facing this and forced to work for no pay.
One or a the coworkers hit my car today when I was reading in the library and left before could catch them
One tried to run me over with their car on Sunday night and have eye witnesses,
They steal my data
Do illegal electronic surveillance
Hack into my home pc
Block me from new job
Don’t pay me and I lost 90 lbs, starving to death
Please take my case before it’s too late
I have 3 years of log data in secure location
Do you cover uniform and cultural discrimination ???
How do you do this towards a school district?
What about I had a heart attack at work and was off of work by my doctor when am told I can go back to work I do then am layed off... With in about 35 days later and I just found out my sup was told to do so a month ago
I would call a lawyer in your state if you haven't already. I'm in CA.
@@braniganrobertsonlaw I'm in California as well and I also felt out your intake form as well with all of my personal contact information
Thank you so much for your video,I need this so bad right now.
i am one of the most influential people in Somalia i amine of the humanitarian workers and i still feel the challenges from the staff who are more discriminating with me than the rest of society
So, since I watched a video of you talking about discrimination in the workplace, I kindly ask you to advise me.
Thank you.
Do not stop. We need you. AND COME TO NY!!!!!!!!
Are there industrial relations consultants available?
Do you know someone in Florida from your network who works this type of case?
Who do you report to about discrimination when you work in a company as a contigent worker only and not a direct employee on that company? Do i need to report it to my supplier (US tech soultions ) or the company where i work (Intel)
Report it to both. :)