Here is how you should handle racial discrimination in the workplace
Here is how you should handle racial discrimination in the workplace
While progress has been made with tackling racial discrimination in recent decades, it is clear that it still lives on in the workplace in less overt and more nuanced forms. A survey commissioned by the Trade Union Congress found that over 70 percent of ethnic minority workers say they have experienced racial harassment at work and around 60 percent state that they have been subject to unfair treatment by their employer.
Karen Holden, Founder of A City Law Firm, is keen to outline the laws surrounding racial discrimination in the workplace and exactly what the employers responsibilities are.
First, a definition. Racial discrimination refers to discriminatory behaviours against individuals or groups based on their race, ethnic origin, nationality or skin colour. An example of racial discrimination from an employer is letting someone’s race/skin colour affect their decision of who receives a job, promotion or other employment benefit. No one should be discriminated against and employees are protected by legislation.
