Discrimination in the Workplace: Know Your Rights
National Origin Discrimination in the Workplace
National origin discrimination is a form of discrimination that prohibits treating employees or job applicants unfavorably because of their origin, ancestry, accent, birthplace, or perceived "foreign" appearance. In the case of Tommy Kim, despite being a white American, his adoption by an Asian family does not prevent him from claiming national origin discrimination if he faces adverse actions due to his name.
The Equality Act of 2010
The Equality Act of 2010 is a law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of characteristics such as race, gender, religion, age, disability, and national origin. If an individual experiences discrimination and cannot resolve the issue directly, they have the right to file a claim in civil court to seek justice.
Proving Discrimination in the Workplace
Employees who believe they have faced discrimination have three options to prove their employer's intent to discriminate: circumstantial evidence, direct evidence, and patterns and practices. By providing evidence in these forms, employees can support their claims and seek legal recourse for unjust treatment.